Job Summary:

This position will provide direct administrative support to the faculty, staff and students of the Center for Vision Research (CVR). This position will encompass a number of important duties including, but not limited to:

Coordinating/organizing departmental seminars, meetings and events; Managing departmental shared space resources and scheduling necessary building/equipment maintenance; Onboarding/offboarding of departmental students and volunteers (managing security privileges, lab coat inventory, etc.); Maintaining and regularly updating the departmental website, calendars, publications directory, and other departmental documentation; Assisting with preparation of travel reimbursement requests for department personnel; Assisting with reconciliation of credit card expenses, laboratory animal charges, and other various expense accounts; Assisting Principal Investigators with research grant preparation and submission (proofreading, formatting, etc.); Assisting faculty in their educational efforts including maintaining database of current and former pre- and post-doctoral trainees, maintaining/updating the departmental websites, and supporting departmental events and meetings. Additional duties include select scientific equipment manager and functioning as the Center for Vision Research's administrative assistant. Other general office duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Person must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn other applications and techniques. Must possess excellent organizational, time-management, self-direction, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working at an academic institution and/or in a research-oriented division. Knowledge of grant administration and basic medical and scientific terminology.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Message to Applicants:

Salary Range:$47,000-$60,000

Recruitment Office: Human Resources