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Administrative Assistant II- Temporary
Job Number: 2018-31247Category: Administrative Support
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - HR-Temprite Services - W860030
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 17
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: June 22, 2018
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Temprite Services is a division within the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Human Resources, which offers various levels of temporary support for departments within the institution as well as our affiliates.
Numerous opportunities available: Temporary 40 hour a week positions; Temporary 20 hour a week positions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and perform high level, complex, and varied administrative tasks requiring a high degree of independent action and the setting of priorities and procedures
- Provide administrative support for special projects. Assist in preparing data, reports, and follow-up on projects and reports
- Communicate confidential information to senior administration and external sources
- Assist the Department Head in preparing and reconciliation of budgets
- Participate in the planning and organization of the office in terms of staffing, establishing administrative policies and procedures and financial matters. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of administrative activities of the department and the Medical School
- Manage the daily operation of the office, schedules, organizes and delegates secretarial tasks, supervises clerical activities, resolves problems with medical, professional, and clerical staff
- Monitor and evaluate office procedures. Initiate and implement new procedures as needed. Develop and writes office procedure manuals, revises as required.
- Organize information into spreadsheet format from data collection. Generate reports in preparation for analysis and graphical display
- Process payroll, personnel action, and other human resource related forms
- Answer phones and screens calls. Provide information and responds to questions
- Greet visitors; ascertains their needs and provides information as required
- Arrange and schedule meetings. Record, prepare, and distribute minutes
- Arrange travel logistics and coordinates schedules. Complete travel advance and authorization forms. Submit voucher forms with appropriate receipts and information for reimbursement. Maintain travel records
- Review mail, highlights action or important items and attaches relevant files or information for review. Respond to routine correspondence. Draft responses to more complex correspondence
- Maintain confidential personnel files
- Maintain office equipment and inventory of supplies, purchase materials, and prepares purchasing paperwork and contracts
- Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in Business, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of office experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the supervision of the Administrator or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervise clerical staff
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Usual office environment