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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 Diploma or equivalent 
• 3-5 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.

 applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have a willingness to work collaboratively with faculty investigators, staff, students, and community stakeholders from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

Applicants should have demonstrated commitment to building and promoting equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environments and be willing to contribute to our research team and institution’s diversity and inclusion values and goals.

We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, people with lived experiences, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized secretarial training