Project Assistant

Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Prepares presentation materials for use by others, edits content and adds appropriate graphic and design elements. These responsibilities may include creating basic web content for department PULSE site. Composes and/or prepares correspondence, memorandums, promotional materials, forms, newsletters, manuals, and reports using appropriate word processing and spreadsheet tools. Performs basic statistical calculations on data for reports and presentations. Plans, prioritizes, and schedules meetings and appointments for directors and other management, as assigned. Makes decisions on a daily basis regarding calendars, appointments, and scheduling. Performs specialized administrative duties required to support the specific department initiatives, using discretion to make judgments based on operating guidelines and policies. Supports purchasing requirements for the department, researches items and obtains price quotes, as required, entering information into university systems, following up on purchase orders, and maintaining P-Card information, as required. Supports human resource and payroll processes as a primary contact or backup for payroll preparation and submission, leave tracking, appointment papers, and other requirements as assigned. Prepares and follows up on staffing requisitions, and schedules interviews. Arranges and coordinates travel and travel reimbursement for staff, as assigned by the director's office. Compiles and maintains information that may require web or other research, gathering, compiling, and updating data and records. Performs other administrative specialist duties in support the mission and function of the department, as required. May supervise others in ensuring that processes and protocols are maintained. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated computer, Microsoft Office, organization, human relations, and effective communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and project management skills. Qualifications Required High school diploma, or equivalency. Five years of progressively more responsible experience in an office or administrative support setting. Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required. Preferred Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Outlook, MS team and Project Management processes/applications. Working Conditions and Physical Demands This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements: Color Determination, Listening, Sitting, Speaking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah