Administrative Assistant

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community‑based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission‑driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting‑edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Performs departmental or department head administrative support for Director and Sr Director level.

• Supports 2-5 leaders and offers up to 25% departmental support, to include maintaining departmental documentation and compiling reports from existing data and records.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality at all times and in all situations.
• Utilizes SAP Concur to upload receipts and file expense reports; track and make corrections, if needed, until report is approved for reimbursement.
• Manages multiple Outlook Calendars. Interacts with both internal and external executives, leaders and assistants, as well as consultants and vendor partners.
• Coordinates a variety of complex meetings and uses best judgment to prioritize time based on greatest need.
• Coordinates all aspects of domestic and international travel for leaders including air, hotel, ground transportation, parking, etc.
• Schedules and hosts video conferences via Webex/Zoom and manages Conference Center Event Pro Connect  reservations.
• Maintains direct/open communication with higher level management, executives, Sarah Cannon colleagues, and outside contacts.
• Ensures processes are followed, maintained, and follow up as needed to see projects to completion.
• Schedules and coordinates candidate interviews and onboarding responsibilities.
• Submits tickets to applicable IT team(s), as needed; corresponds with IT to facilitate necessary action to reach resolution and tracks tickets in Service Central as necessary.
• Prepares meeting agendas/reports/presentations; attends meetings as assigned by leaders and reports on actions.
• Manages Staples and Amazon business accounts for all departmental needs. Maintains copy rooms and inventory.
• Responsible for space floor management within assigned department including new hire desk setup.
• Provides administrative support including typing, composing and proofreading correspondence, indexing and filing documents.
• Participates in and assists with arranging educational activities and programs where appropriate.
• Actively engages with the administrative community, including attending monthly meetings, events and professional development opportunities.
• Manages the CV process and works alongside Training and Education to successfully manage colleague requirements and Smart Solve processes for the CV process.

• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”
• During employment with SCRI, routinely assigned training requirements are completed by the due date.
• Communicates and escalates unresolved issues to leader.
• Does not initiate nor participate in disparaging conversations.
• Diligently fulfills the expectations of inclusion and respect toward all colleagues.

• Associate’s degree.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, systems.
• Knowledge of office management practices.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.

• Skill in computer applications, especially Microsoft…