Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant III coordinates and performs a full range of advanced level, confidential, and complex administrative duties independently with minimal direction.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Participate in the planning and organization of the office in terms of staffing, establishing administrative policies and procedures and financial matters. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of administrative activities of the department and the Medical School
Manage the daily operation of the office, schedules, organizes and delegates administrative assistant tasks, supervises office activities, resolves problems with medical, professional, and clerical staff
Monitor and evaluate office procedures. Initiate and implement new procedures. Develop, write, and revise office procedures and manuals
Communicate confidential information to senior administration, internal operation departments, and external source
Coordinate and perform high level, complex, and varied administrative tasks requiring independent action and the setting of priorities and procedures
Draft, edit, and/or update correspondence, memoranda, grants, agendas, handouts, website updates, and reports, etc.
Record, prepare, and distribute minutes
Maintain calendar(s).
Process payroll, orders, requisitions, personnel action, and other payroll and human resource related forms. Maintain confidential files
Organize information into spreadsheet format from data collection. Generate reports in preparation for analysis and graphical display from spreadsheets and databases
Provide administrative support for special projects. Assist in preparing data, reports, and follow-up on projects and reports
Arrange travel logistics and coordinate schedules. Completes travel advance and authorization forms. Submit voucher forms with appropriate receipts and information for reimbursement
Maintain travel records
Schedule or arrange for conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments, retreats, events, or similar activities
Assist the Department Head in budget preparation and reconciliation
Complete journal entries and billing
Answer phones and screen calls. Provide information independently and respond to complex questions
Greet visitors; ascertain their needs and provide information
Review mail, highlights action or important items and attaches relevant files or information for review. Respond to routine correspondence. Draft responses to more complex correspondence
Maintain office equipment and inventory of supplies, purchase materials, and prepares purchasing paperwork and contracts. Verify budget is not overspent
Assist with the credentialing process
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma or equivalent
7-9 years of related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and software
Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
Additional Information
For educational support positions you might want to add this to the position summary:
Primary responsibilities involve utilization of various education computer programs for course registration, syllabus, curriculum, evaluation, data management and reporting. The Administrative Assistant II for education programs may function as a liaison between the program and other departments at UMMS regarding administrative and training issues.
For research support positions you might want to add this to the position summary:
Primary responsibilities involve support of projects, research endeavors, and grants. The Administrative Assistant II for research may function as a liaison between the department and other departments at UMMS regarding administrative and training issues.
For all support positions you may want to keep these preferred qualifications here:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2-Year College Degree
Assist in the collection of budget information and preparation of grant applications
Adheres to office procedures related to grant submissions