Administrative Assistant 2- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

* About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. 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Location Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immunologists Drs. Catherine `Lynn Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immune cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease and cancer. Job Summary This position requires a high level of discretion due to confidential data for faculty, students, and staff. This position is assistant to the Director of the Center for Immunology and responsible to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, assist in travel for the center, grant applications, faculty promotion & tenure, monitor and manage expenditure accounts belonging to the Center, and coordinate facility projects. Will assist Center Manager/Administrator with employee leave and arrangements for guest speakers. Responsibilities R esponsibilities to include, but are not limited to: Coordinates All activities for the Center Director; coordinate and schedule meetings, travel arrangements, handle confidential correspondences, and compiling confidential information for faculty evaluations/salary, etc. Coordinate faculty & staff travel, reimbursements, and itineraries. Collect and compile data and appropriate forms for yearly evaluations and promotion and tenure as needed. Work with faculty to compile P&T portfolios. Assist Center Manager/Administrator with weekly & monthly leave. Assemble database of awards for immunology faculty and staff. Assist with acquiring clinical samples for ongoing studies, enter data into ONCORE database, coordinate with lab technician to get samples processed. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions; or a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and seven years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented. ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday Salary: $17.88-$21.92 per hour. Pay Band: B5 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today! Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Credit Check This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply Consider applying with us today! Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role. Search Job ID:296515. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.