Secretary V

DepartmentBSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Administrative Support About the Department The Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health within the Department of Medicine has a long tradition of clinical excellence and research accomplishment. Recently the section has been revitalized, with recruitments designed to advance clinical programs and subspecialty training programs, clinical and laboratory research, and global health programs. The vision for the Section is to achieve excellence areas across a wide range of the discipline. This includes a commitment to be at the forefront for infectious diseases that are serious threats to the public health, particularly HIV infection, antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, agents of bioterror, and other emerging infectious diseases, here in our communities and abroad. Job Information Job Summary Under minimal supervision and with a high level of proficiency, the Secretary V provides highly complex administrative support for the Section of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. This position reports to the Section Administrator and supports the administrative operations of a large and growing section of more than 50 faculty, fellows, and staff. Responsibilities Provides administrative support for faculty, fellows, and staff within the Section of Infectious Diseases, a section of more than 50 members. Coordinates complex scheduling needs, including one-time and recurring meetings, service schedules, rounds, interviews, rotations, and section events. Responds to a high volume of day-to-day administrative requests received by email, phone, and in person. Supports section operations by managing office supplies, equipment, mail, faxes, parking passes, keys, shipments, space needs, and facilities-related requests. Serves as a point of coordination with University and Medical Center partners, including facilities, BSDIS, UCMIT, GME, PSOM, and other administrative offices. Supports purchasing, reimbursements, payables, expense reporting, expenditure tracking, and other financial administrative processes. Coordinates technology needs, including hardware and software requests, equipment setup, troubleshooting coordination, and related communication with IT teams. Assists with faculty, fellow, staff, candidate, visitor, resident, and medical student onboarding, transitions, scheduling, documentation, and logistics. Maintains records, files, schedules, rosters, attendance records, clinic counts, and other administrative tracking documents. Arranges meetings, interviews, conferences, section functions, guest speaker visits, fellow events, and other special programs. Supports educational and training activities, including fellow transitions, resident and medical student rotations, elective courses, remote rounds, and mini-residency programming. Coordinates recurring administrative processes related to clinical schedules, outside clinic time sheets, invoices, dashboards, GME documentation, CME paperwork, and honoraria. Performs a broad range of additional administrative duties as assigned to support the effective day-to-day operation of the Section of Infectious Diseases. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team. Identify priorities; recognize and resolve or refer problems. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Education, Experience, or Certifications Education:High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required.Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience:Five years of office experience required.Hospital or academic medical center experience preferred. Pay Range: $26.12 - $34.83 per hour. Required Documents:Resume/CVCover Letter The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. Benefit EligibilityYes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay Range$26.12 - $34.83The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Scheduled Weekly Hours40Union024- Local 743, I.B.T. ClericalJob is ExemptNoDrug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required NoPosting Date2026-09-03Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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