About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

With significant independence, provides senior administrative support that requires no instructions on routine work, and general instructions on new assignments. Resolves routine complex inquiries utilizing knowledge of policies and procedures. Applies attention to detail and advanced skills to the position. Compiles and analyzes basic information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials; prepares charts, graphs, or tables as necessary. Routine work may be scanned by others upon completion. Prioritizes projects for completion with only limited supervision, typically receiving only general instructions. Applies applicable policies, procedures, and practices to resolve a variety of new and routine issues. Relies on experience and judgment with the flexibility to create solutions. Ideal candidate will possess high degree of work ethic, collaboration, dependability, and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities include:

Administrative Tasks:

• Types and edits a variety of complex or technical material, including correspondence, memos, reports, presentations, and confidential material
• Compiles information and prepares reports and records including confidential data and periodic statistical reports; establishes, maintains, and organizes e-files in shared folders
• Manages faculty’s calendars and schedules meetings
• Makes appointments and travel arrangements, and submits reimbursement for faculty and staff
• Screens visitors and telephone calls
• Distributes incoming mail
• Assists department administrators with new employee onboarding (lab coats, eRA Commons/ORCID ID, visa as needed, etc.) and NES requests, and keeps department personnel/emergency lists up to date
• May attend staff meetings, create agenda, and record minutes
• May compose and route routine correspondence
• May train and direct clerical staff
• Makes decisions on minor administrative matters and completes clerical details as needed

Research Operations and Lab Support:

• Organizes & expedites flow of work to support faculty and lab members’ day-to-day operations by working with various departments and using various systems; ensures follow-up on tasks to completion
• Orders laboratory and office supplies using the eProcurement system in Peoplesoft ERP and reconciles charges to ensure items are received
• Processes contracts within NTract as needed, working with vendors, OSR, OTL, Contract Management, and Legal
• Submits Facilities requests and interfaces with the appropriate staff/COH departments/vendors to address building issues
• Assists department staff with FedEx/UPS shipping
• Processes capital equipment orders (including contracts if needed), maintains department equipment lists (including alarmed equipment list), and collaborate with staff/BIS/vendors on equipment issues

Grant Support:

• Prepares internal and sponsor requested documents and assists with grant application and progress report submissions, adhering to sponsor guidelines

Faculty Support:

• Assists department faculty and administrators by coordinating departmental activities including website maintenance, seminars, journal clubs, programs, and meetings
• Coordinates collaboration with adjunct faculty members under department faculty’s direction
• Assists in planning & organizing special projects and eventsFollows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years responsible secretarial or clerical experience in a professional environment.

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
• The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.