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Administrative Assistant I
Job Number: 2019-33963
Category: Administrative Support
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Populat & Quantitive Hlth Sci - W455000
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary Grade: 15
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Oct. 3, 2019

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant I performs diversified and complex administrative duties.     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

  • Prepare and/or update correspondence, memoranda, agendas, handouts, website updates, and reports, etc.
  • Type, edit, and proofread material
  • Respond to routine questions and answer routine correspondence
  • Greet visitors; ascertains their need and provide information
  • Maintain calendar(s)
  • Perform data entry and generate reports
  • Audit data entry
  • Arrange travel logistics and coordinate schedules. Completes travel advance and authorization forms.
  • Maintain travel records
  • Schedule or arrange for conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments, retreats, events, or similar activities
  • Submit voucher forms with appropriate receipts and information for reimbursement
  • Process and track documents such as invoices, payments and requisitions. Follow up on payments.  Reallocate purchases when necessary
  • Answer phones and screen calls. Take messages and relay information within scope of authority
  • Review, sort, distribute, and file a variety of material. Identify priority items and route accordingly
  • Order and maintain office and other department supplies
  • Open, review, distribute incoming mail. Identify priority mail and route accordingly Answer e-mails and respond to routine correspondence
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HS Graduate or equivalent
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products and software
  • Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
  • Ability to prioritize and problem solve.

This is a 20-hour per week position. Schedule is flexible between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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