Program Assistant I

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Travel and Transportation Department is seeking a full-time Program Assistant. The incumbent assists the Assistant Manager in the implementation of policies and procedures and carries out routine and special assignments or projects in addition to performing clerical responsibilities. The Program Assistant works under general supervision and uses judgement in carrying out routine responsibilities within the framework of the department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Program Assistant’s main focus is issuing parking permits, ORCA cards, badging, and brass keys.  In addition some or all of the following responsibilities may be performed:

• Assist Manager in the daily implementation of department policies and procedures
• Carry out routine and special assignments or projects
• Serve as department liaison, referring non-routine issues to Manager
• Gather information and produce reports on department performance as requested by Assistant Manager for review
• Make accurate and complete postings to department records and maintain files and filing system in accordance with policies and procedures
• Perform clerical duties to include: outlook e-mail correspondence, data entry, photocopying, submit requisitions to purchase goods through Center procurement
• Answer department phone and provide information within the department guidelines
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a customer service related job
• Familiarity with telephone reception, organizational and filing skills, computer skills (familiarity in Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.15 to $30.11 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other leg