Assistant I

Administrative Assistant

Provide administrative support to Prof. Christine Dunkel Schetter, Director of the federally-funded Biobehavioral Issues in Mental and Psychology Health training program for pre and postdoctoral trainees. Primary responsibilities include appointments, and terminations of trainees on the NIH website, coordination of travel and reimbursement to trainees, purchasing of supplies and software for trainees, coordination of the lecture series, website maintenance, preparation of annual progress reports, and general assistance in preparation of references and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Also, assistance to Chair of Health Psychology as needed in departmental functioning.

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Evidence of ability to manage tasks independently and maintain high standards in work quality. Demonstrates track record of being responsible, conscientious and organized, with an interest in research in health science. Excellent computing skills including PC-based MS Office programs especially MS Word and Power Point. Previous experience as an administrative assistant. Ability to learn and perform additional computer tasks such as website updates, design work on posters, bulletin boards, announcements, visual presentation materials. Comfort and ease using and maintaining standard office and AV equipment (computer, fax, Xerox, printer, projectors). Knowledge of or ability to rapidly learn and conform to APA style. Knowledge and skill in use of university library systems, online search engines, and the Internet as a research tool.

High School Diploma Or equivalent experience (Required) Or Bachelor's Degree with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

TBD

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