Administrative Support Professional I, Department of Surgery (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Administrative Support Professional I

The College of Medicine Phoenix is seeking an experienced Administrative Support Professional who is ready for their next career move. This position will work closely with Senior Leadership (Chair/Chief/Director), Department Administrator, Senior Executives, faculty, and staff of the assigned department, helping them manage their educational, clinical, and research missions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and maintain a professional demeanor. Also, the incumbent should be able to maintain sensitivity with confidential information, and possess computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please visit the provided link.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership support:

• Assist in managing day-to-day administrative support operations of the department/office.
• Schedule and manage meetings with executive leaders from COM-P, UA, and partner hospitals.
• Prioritize and arrange meetings, conferences and appointments for department leadership; make necessary travel reservations and itineraries; determine and prepare background materials needed.
• Prepare and design materials for meetings as directed and take meeting minutes.
• Investigate, evaluate and resolve typical administrative/operational problems or situations impacting staff/faculty work unit.
• Manage all logistics for meetings (room reservations, technical support, food and beverages, parking arrangements, communication to participants, etc.)
• Coordinate with Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources to facilitate faculty and staff recruitments and other committees as needed, with direction.
• Schedule interviews and manage logistics for job applicants.

Department Support:

• Prioritize workload, meetings, and appointments to meet work unit operations.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of multiple projects.
• Provide skilled support on a variety of strategic initiatives, with direction (such as organizing documents, tracking progress, action items).
• Evaluate and recommend operational changes to work unit to ensure effectiveness and compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Investigate, evaluate and resolve typical administrative/operational problems or situations impacting staff/faculty work unit.
• Work with appropriate administrative offices for website updates as required.

Financial Management Activities:

• Purchases & bill pay for department (P-card, Disbursement Vouchers, travel & other reimbursements).
• Maintain finance documentation as required.

General Office Operations:

• Compose confidential correspondence when required, as directed.
• Organize and file office documents as required (department inbox, phone lists, inventory, etc.).
• Coordinate business affairs, personnel matters and may interpret policies and procedures.
• Order supplies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Proficient in English composition, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Competence in performing basic mathematical calculations. Skilled in using personal computers and related software applications. Capable of analyzing problems and making sound decisions. Effective in both verbal and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Suite. Experience with prioritizing multiple projects and achieving desired results and deadlines. Experience with managing multiple calendars. High degree of flexibility. High degree of attention to detail. Excellent data entry skills. Excellent organizational skills.

Compensation

$25.50 - $31.87 hourly rate. Full benefits.