Administrative Assistant 3-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant 3 provides a broad range of administrative services to Dr. Hassane Zarour and supports the day-to-day administrative activities of CMRCIO within the OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The position exercises judgment in prioritizing requests, resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating logistics, and maintaining confidential information. The Administrative Assistant works closely with PIIO administration and relevant university offices to ensure accurate, timely completion of administrative tasks and compliance with institutional procedures. The OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer at all levels, from prevention to treatment and survivorship. This position supports the director of the Center for Microbiome Research and Cutaneous Immuno-Oncology (CMRCIO).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required.
• Two years of relevant administrative assistant experience.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools used for calendars, email, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and virtual meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Four to six years of relevant administrative assistant experience, including support for senior leaders.
• Experience in an academic, research, healthcare, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience coordinating calendars, travel, expense reports, purchasing, meetings, and events.
• Familiarity with university administrative systems and procedures, including Workday, and experience with EndNote or similar reference management software.

Responsibilities

• Provides a broad range of administrative services to Dr. Hassane Zarour.
• Supports the day-to-day administrative activities of CMRCIO within the OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Exercises judgment in prioritizing requests, resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating logistics, and maintaining confidential information.
• Works closely with PIIO administration and relevant university offices to ensure accurate, timely completion of administrative tasks and compliance with institutional procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED