Administrative Assistant - Research (Faculty & Operations)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic administrative partner to faculty, principal investigators, and research operations leadership
• Manage highly complex, fast-changing calendars and coordinate high-volume meetings with internal and external partners
• Plan and execute domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and expense reconciliation
• Support laboratory and research operations, including onboarding, purchasing, and coordination of activities
• Manage administrative documentation such as CVs, biosketches, and academic materials
• Support payroll, timekeeping, and workforce processes using enterprise systems
• Coordinate procurement and financial workflows for research activities
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and discretion

Requirements

• Significant administrative experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organization (research, academic, or healthcare environments preferred)
• Demonstrated success managing competing priorities and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as Workday, Coupa, or similar platforms
• Proven ability to operate independently, anticipate needs, and problem-solve proactively

About the Company

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.