• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $62,400- $73,000

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant supports a dynamic, fast-paced executive-level team within the Faculty Practice Organization (FPO) and coordinates administrative support services between their assigned executive(s) and internal departments. By exercising good judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and flexibility in their approach, the Administrative Assistant will proactively anticipate the administrative needs of the executives that they support and create a culture of service excellence within the Executive Assistant cohort.

Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provides day-to-day administrative support to the assigned executive(s). Serves as the primary point of contact for a range of stakeholders. Greets visitors to the office in a welcoming and professional manner. Responds to complex requests, directs inquiries, takes action, and follows up as appropriate. Maintains an active conduit of communication between the executive's office, faculty, administrative departments, and the University administration.
• Coordinates a broad variety of administrative tasks including managing complex calendars to assure effective and efficient use of assigned executive(s) time, composing and preparing confidential documents, and ensuring follow-up on all action items.
• Coordinates all activities to support assigned executive(s) such as travel arrangements, expense reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, reserving meeting space, facilitating webcasts, and supporting special events, as needed.
• Prepares necessary purchase orders and related documentation for purchasing/accounts payable for approval by the appropriate FPO executive.
• Monitors assigned budgets and audits expenses. Escalates any issues as appropriate.
• Processes expense reimbursements, invoices, and purchase orders.
• In coordination with FPO Operations, coordinates space allocations and associated items for assigned location(s).
• Ensures appropriate level of support is arranged (and coverage is provided when necessary) in each assigned location to facilitate timely submission and resolution of facilities-related requests (heating/cooling, patch/paint, etc.).
• Keeps executive(s) well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities including follow-up.
• Communicates directly on behalf of executive(s) in a professional manner bridging smooth and clear communications with internal departments and external constituents.
• Collaborates with the Executive Assistant (EA) team on overall administrative support including, but not limited to, staff coverage, deliverables, and service excellence standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and/or training.

People

• Promotes a service-oriented environment and culture of teamwork by collaborating with Executive Assistants to assure service excellence.

Other

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies, departmental, Service Corp and organization policies and procedures for all staff.
• Keeps current on all organizational, regulatory compliance and patient privacy trainings policies (e.g. infection control, public safety, EH&S, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that all staff has successfully completed all required trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Candidate must be well organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem assessment, resolution, and collaborative problem-solving in complex, and interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. This position requires the ability to interact positively, constructively, and effectively with professional staff, providers, and organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, follow through, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups constructively and respectfully while appreciating the unique contributions of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
• Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the University financial systems such as ARC.

Competencies

Patient Facing Competencies

Minimum Proficiency Level

Accountability & Self-Management

Level 3 - Intermediate

Adaptability to Change & Learning Agility

Level 2 - Basic

Communication

Level 2 - Basic

Customer Service & Patient-Centered

Level 3 - Intermediate

Emotional Intelligence

Level 2 - Basic

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Level 3 - Intermediate

Productivity & Time Management

Level 3 - Intermediate

Teamwork & Collaboration

Level 2 - Basic

Quality, Patient & Workplace Safety

Level 2 - Basic