Administrative Assistant Sr - Academic

Responsibilities Provides advanced administrative assistance to clinical and/or operational initiatives. Manages calendars and coordinates meetings for leadership/faculty. Develops itineraries for faculty recruitment visits; coordinates travel; arranges internal and external meetings to include venue selection, catering requirements, and all relative logistics. Develops meeting materials, agendas, and meeting notes upon request. Produces correspondence, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Reconciles purchasing card, submits expense reports, purchase orders, and check requests. Practices project management; work task breakdowns, prioritization, and scheduling. Works with Division Leadership to streamline office workflows for maximum efficiency of work group or team. May orient and coach other Administrative Professionals (AP) across the organization and/or lead committees specific to AP work. Manages department lists and directories; creates and maintains departmental organization charts. Leads medium to large scale projects and performs other duties inherent to a successful project. Other job functions as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred; minimum of 3+ years' in a comparable role preferred. Hospital or physician office experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated and professional. Solid time management / problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet stringent deadlines. Ability to work independently and complete tasks with accuracy and minimal direction. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced proficiency in Outlook required. Ability to develop and sustain a professional relationship with staff and all levels of leadership. Must display a high level of integrity and appropriately manage confidential information, meeting all compliance standards. Core Competencies Administrative Professionals Core CompetenciesAccountability Acknowledges and assumes responsibility for one s actions within their role Exhibits willingness to report, explain, and be answerable Demonstrates a high level of care, accuracy and thoroughness Effectively and efficiently manages time, efforts, and workload Takes ownership of one s workCommunication Demonstrates good written, oral and listening skills Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback Keeps others informed as appropriate Readily shares information, knowledge and personal strengths with othersContinuous Learning Applies performance measures to everyday work, not just for the annual review Pursues training and development opportunities consistent with career objectives Participates in activities that improve own skills and capabilities Applies positive and negative lessons to improve personal effectiveness Masters new ideas with minimal oversight Incorporates new information and concepts quickly and automaticallyProfessionalism Creates and fosters collegial relationships to facilitate projects and/or common goals Presents self to colleagues and patients/internal customers in a manner appropriate for the workplace Remains positive, flexible and productive through changes, transitions, and difficult situations Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; modifies behavior or work to respond to new information, conditions or unexpected obstacles Dresses speaks and interacts to represent one s self, department, and the hospital in a positive lightService Determines the wants and needs of patient/internal customers and acts accordingly Responds in a manner that provides satisfaction for the patient/internal customer with the resources available Provides excellent customer serviceRole-based Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail Effective Communication Managing Multiple Priorities Office Administration Problem Solving Process Improvement Education Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management (Required) Pay Range $21.00 – $32.55 Hourly Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program EEO Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr