The Department of Cell Biology & Physiology is seeking an energetic, capable, self-motivated individual with excellent computer and communication skills to support the department and department leadership. The successful candidate will be able to act independently, balance multiple ongoing priorities, and demonstrate exceptional skill at anticipating needs based on existing knowledge. The individual must be detail-oriented, an experienced multitasker with a wide knowledge of office software, exceptionally well organized and a good communicator. Excellent oral and written communication skills must be demonstrated through application materials and interview.
The Administrative Assistant 3 will work closely with other members of the administrative team to provide administrative/secretarial support for the Department Chair, Department Administrator, Department Accountant, as well as for faculty, staff, postdocs and students. This individual will hold a PCard.
Duties include, but are not limited to, processing financial transactions, reconciling purchases in Chrome River, creating/editing department newsletter, inventory and surplus contact, scheduling appointments/meetings, coordinating seminars/special events including arranging travel and preparing itineraries, maintaining office equipment and office supply inventory, filing, answering phones, sorting/screening mail, errands and miscellaneous office duties.
The position will require attendance on campus, Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, with no scheduled weekends except on for occasional obligations to meet deadlines or coordinate special events.
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