Administrative Assistant

This role will support the Associate Director of Research Operations and Shared Resource Management of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Will also support office functions as well as specialized technical support for research and administration. Experience/knowledge with grants, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Endnote are a plus. The Incumbent will act professionally, often as the first contact with visitors (domestic and international), PITT and UPMC professionals and staff.

This position requires a BS degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience. High School Degree / GED acceptable with 6 years of experience or an Associates with 4 years of experience will be accepted.

Job

Duties Include:

• Serves as the primary support to senior and executive level roles, coordinates with associated teams.

• Manages office workflow, projects, and schedules; serves as primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Develops agendas and meeting materials; coordinates special events.

• Answers telephone, takes messages, and transfers callers; provides information and appropriately answers customer inquiries from walk-ins, incoming calls, and emails.