Administrative Assistant - Research (Faculty & Operations)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

5d•$27 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a highly experienced Administrative Assistant to support faculty, laboratories, and research operations across the enterprise. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior research leaders and their teams, ensuring seamless operations in a complex, fast‑paced environment. You’ll work across multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while supporting critical research activities that advance MSK’s mission. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional who excels in supporting senior leaders and navigating sophisticated administrative and operational workflows.

Requirements

Significant administrative experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organization (research, academic, healthcare, or similar environment strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success managing competing priorities and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Coupa, BioMED, or similar platforms)
Proven ability to operate independently, anticipate needs, and problem‑solve proactively
Executive-level communication and professionalism
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and partnership mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment
Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information
Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach with strong follow‑through

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic administrative partner to faculty, principal investigators, and/or research operations leadership
Manage highly complex, fast‑changing calendars across multiple stakeholders
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 (CVs, biosketches, letters of recommendation, academic materials)
Support payroll, timekeeping, and workforce processes (e.g., Workday or similar systems)
Coordinate procurement and financial workflows for research activities (e.g., Coupa or similar tools)
Serve as a key point of coordination across faculty, lab teams, research cores, and institutional stakeholders
Proactively identify and resolve complex administrative challenges with minimal oversight
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and discretion