Office Associate I

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14817

Department

Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521

Business Unit

College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Remote/Telecommuting

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Provide administrative and ancillary research support in the research section in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Contribute to the efficient operations within the business suite, and to the assistance of research faculty, administration, and other office associates and supporting staff. Support departmental research endeavors, including the coordination of laboratory ordering and billing; equipment inventory; lab relocations; common equipment use and maintenance; decontamination and sterilization facility; and scientific alarm response (on-call duty).

Position Details Additional Information

Posting Category

Operations

Working Title

Office Associate I

Job Title

49242409

Salary Grade

AB13H

Appointment Type

C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range

$19.038 - $28.558/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

06/24/2026

Application Review Date

07/01/2026

Review Date Information

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience

4 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Responsible administrative support experience.

Required License

No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to be on-call and carry a pager for freezer alarms.
• Expert knowledge of the principles of office management/procedures as applied to effective organization of office and department operations, as well as ability to plan and organize the workflow in a busy office environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet software programs required.
• Excellent customer service abilities, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, department administrative staff, interdepartmental contacts and the general public.
• Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing the coordination and decision making responsibilities of this position, and be resourceful in problem solving and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be organized and flexible in response to changing demands, handling a high volume of work under pressure.
• Computer experience required.

Preferred Education

Associate's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business administration, scientific, or relate field

Preferred Experience

Administrative and/or research support experience an academic, research and/or

healthcare environment.

Preferred License

No

Preferred Computer Applications

SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications

Laboratory ordering systems; HR and business software such as Firefly, EndNote, Adobe Pro, and Adobe Photoshop or similar graphics software

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of autoclave and sterilization procedures, as well as chemicals, including their use, interactions, danger signs, production techniques and disposal methods.
• Skilled in the usage of mechanical equipment and ability to ensure routine maintenance and identify non-functioning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with professors, staff, students, vendors and service repair people, providing excellence in customer service among a culturally diverse workforce.
• Ability to handle sensitive information relating to personnel records, laboratory results, research materials, etc. and keep information confidential.
• Skilled to work in demanding and stressful situations with complete accuracy, confidentiality, and dependability; must be able to meet deadlines on a regular basis; must present a positive and professional image at all times; and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience in utilizing medical and scientific terminology.

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