Research Assistant Clinical Research Core

Research Assistant Clinical Research Core

The Clinical Research Support Office, within the Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Science, is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The individual in this role will support senior level roles in a wide variety of complex administrative and office functions as well as specialized technical support for academic or administrative departments. Will work with the Director of the CRSO to ensure that studies are being administratively managed and can assist with data entry and creation of lab kits, as well as other administrative research tasks. The candidate will also interface with the HSCRF admin team to assist with purchasing and various other administrative tasks. The University reserves the right to assign additional duties not listed here. Manages office workflow, projects, and schedules; serves as primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Develops agendas and meeting materials; coordinates special events. Proposes solutions to moderately complex problems; identifies improvements for efficiency and accuracy. Prepares and edits various technical documents, including financial reports, presentation materials, procedural manuals, content on department website, publications, and routine correspondence; uses established guidelines and proper formatting; ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and materials. Assists Director with budget preparations, assist with customer billing information; assists with purchases and obtaining vendor on quotes. Performs a variety of clerical duties, including updating content on department website, filing paperwork, coordinating travel arrangements, and data entry.

Job Summary: Supports senior level roles in a wide variety of complex administrative and office functions as well as specialized technical support for academic or administrative departments.

Essential Functions: Sitting and standing for long periods. Reading small print. Walking around campus to attend meetings and to make deliveries. Bending and lifting up to 10 pounds. Move to put away supplies and distribute mail.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff. Administrative Assistant III

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub-Family: Clerical

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Enter the days and hours for this position (e.g., Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable