Administrative Assistant

Position Description:

As an Administrative Assistant in the Cancer Cancer you will perform routine administrative duties requiring general knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, under general supervision, . This position will provide administrative assistance to the Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations and support the clinical trials activation process in the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO).

Primary Functions

• Prepare and compose correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents using basic and more advanced functions of computer applications and software packages including OnCore, MCW's Clinical Trial Management System.
• Answer and relay telephone calls, resolve routine inquiries, and take appropriate messages.
• Gather information needed to compile and prepare reports from multiple sources following a predetermined reporting schedule.
• Coordinate and maintain calendar of events and meetings to assist in the trial activation process
• Order and track office supplies
• Process basic payment requests, requisitions, and invoices.
• Greet and direct visitors providing factual information.
• Maintain records and file system to effectively manage information following regulatory guidelines.
• Respond to various situations in the work of the division or department.
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of computers, clerical procedures, customer service standards, collaboration, and information management. Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

#LI-SN1

Preferred Schedule:



M-F 8-4:30

Position Requirements:

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years of experience

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

.