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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are 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 done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Leukemia Service within the Department of Medicine.

This is a highly visible, trusted role for someone who thrives as a connector, organizer, and culture-builder-and enjoys being the go-to person who helps a site run smoothly every day.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy being a point person for your teammates and leaders? We want you to join us!

Role Overview:
The Administrative Assistant will be a key member of our team, supporting site leadership and helping to create an organized, efficient, and welcoming environment. The responsibilities will include:

• Perform your duties with discretion and confidentiality when appropriate and per departmental and institutional guidelines

• Prepare documents, including memos, PowerPoint slides, announcements, correspondence, reports, presentations, and manuals, as required

• Input and update data into spreadsheets and databases.

• Assist in coordinating various operational meetings and taking meeting minutes

Key Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in an administrative or coordinator role supporting a team in a corporate or healthcare setting (e.g., scheduling, calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and day-to-day operational support).

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment, anticipate next steps, and follow through with minimal direction.

• Sound judgment with experience in identifying issues, risks, or gaps in information and proactively escalating them to appropriate team members.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with experience serving as a primary point of contact for team members and cross-functional partners.

Core Skills:

• Advanced Outlook calendar management and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Comfort with technology and the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including task tracking and project follow-up

• Effective written and verbal communication

Additional Information:

• Location: David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care - 530 E. 74th Street

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (hybrid schedule)

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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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