Administrative Assistant

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural, international community of more than 20,000 faculty and staff-each supporting UChicago's mission of inquiry and academic excellence. Our client is a Medical Center provides world-renowned patient care, while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Together, UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division are working to address the world's most pressing medical challenges. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Chicago, IL 60637 Duration: 2 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Shift Timings: Mon - Fri (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Job Description: Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to take initiative and to work independently Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks with interruptions, ability to meet deadlines and respond to many emails, in person and phone requests in a timely fashion Ability to work effectively without supervision and as a part of a team, individually or while taking directions from others Ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies, required Ability to establish good working relationships with people of different backgrounds Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks in a competent and professional manner while also meeting deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality/discretion related to students, faculty and staff, at all times Ability to work under pressure and to handle stress situations with multiple competing deadlines Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills Responsibilities: Provides administrative support to an organization unit requiring broad experience, skills and knowledge of organization policies and practices. Performs office management and general administrative functions for assigned manager/area. Serves as first point of contact to department, providing professional assistance with the appropriate sense of urgency. Performs a variety of administrative duties. Supports one or more members of management and/or staff in a business or functional unit. Work generally requires knowledge of company and/or business/functional practices, policies, programs and/or product line. Resolves routine and non-routine inquiries. Administrative responsibilities include calendaring, document preparation and management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and meeting/travel coordination. Maintains confidentiality. TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.