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Executive Assistant - Cancer Center

Kansas City Metro Area💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders (AVC and COO) of the University of Kansas Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, while supervising 3-4 administrative staff.

Role type

Senior Executive Assistant with supervisory responsibilities

Builds

Supports the Clinical Trials Office leadership team and affiliated departments

Domain

Healthcare / Academic Research / Clinical Trials

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Calendar management, travel coordination, correspondence drafting, presentation preparation, credentialing document management, faculty promotion/tenure coordination, stakeholder liaison, operational oversight, database management, financial processing (reimbursements/POs), contract review, compliance reporting, team supervision, onboarding/offboarding coordination, facility management

Preferred skills

Academic/healthcare/research environment experience, supervisory experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, REDCap, QGenda

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel, and correspondence for senior leadership; supervise and mentor administrative support staff; coordinate clinical trial monitor visits and logistics; maintain faculty credentialing and academic personnel records; process travel requests, reimbursements, and purchase orders; generate compliance and audit reports; oversee facility-related matters and emergency preparedness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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