Administrative Assistant II

Title:

Administrative Assistant IIJob Type:Regular Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:

Ambulatory Services - Head & Neck/Plastic & Reconstructive Time Type:

Full time Weekly

Hours:

40

FTE:1

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

In this role, you’ll provide high-level administrative and project support to department leadership, including Chairs, Chiefs, and Assistant Vice Presidents. You’ll be a key partner in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly while helping coordinate important academic, research, and team-based initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to support meaningful work, stay organized, and bring structure to complex tasks.

The starting annual salary for this position is $56,506 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

What You’ll DoIn this role, you will:

Provide administrative and operational support to department leaders and professional staff

Prepare and review detailed documents, including contracts and other formal materials

Create reports, presentations, and communications using Microsoft Office tools

Coordinate meetings, events, and special projects from planning through completion

Support fellowship program activities, including conference coordination and onboarding

Help manage schedules, communications, and departmental workflows

Maintain organized records and ensure information is accurate and up to date

What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling detailed work.

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

Have experience preparing complex documents that require accuracy and attention to detail

Are confident using Microsoft Office tools in a professional setting

Can manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Communicate clearly and work well with a range of stakeholders

Enjoy coordinating events or projects and bringing details together smoothly

Have experience supporting administrative work, ideally in a research or academic setting

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Previous administrative experience required

Experience in a research environment is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role supports a larger mission to improve lives and advance research.

Here’s what makes this a great place to work:

A purpose-driven environment where your work supports innovation and care

A collaborative team culture with supportive leadership

Opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Exposure to academic, research, and healthcare operations

A workplace that values respect, inclusion, and professional development

If you enjoy bringing order to complex work, supporting leaders, and being part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Qualifications:

Required

Education and Experience
1. Associate’s degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time secretarial or related experience; or2. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time secretarial or related experience.

NOTE:

Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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