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45% Administrative Support for Section Lead and/or Program Directors
* Utilize independent judgment and knowledge to respond to a wide variety of inquiries from medical faculty and staff, but not limited to, general office protocol and Departmental and University services and policies.
* Manage complex electronic calendars to include scheduling appointments and planning and coordinating meetings.
* Perform financial duties including timely submission of travel and other expenses for reimbursement on behalf of the faculty as requested.
* Supports Program Directors for any other required activities and events determined to support the success of the program.

25% General Administrative and Program Support
* Coordinate special conferences and seminars as requested, including hosting international visitors, preparing travel and meeting itineraries, and arranging audiovisual support.
* Prepare, and compose information and promotional materials for marketing, displays, conferences, news items, and other purposes as directed by division leadership.
* Provide administrative support for coordinating events (e.g., lectureships, Grand Rounds, Employee Appreciation events, Annual Conferences, and other educational and philanthropic events). Work according to University policy with Departmental, University and external partners to:
o Identify and schedule appropriate venues, rooms, or facilities
o Facilitate AV requests
o Order food and refreshments
o Support onsite event logistics
o Manage calendar invitations
o Support event-related communications
o Arrange payment for goods and services
* Work closely with the Cardiovascular Division administrative support staff to provide cross-coverage for other cardiology faculty as needed during vacations, medical leaves, and employee transitions.

20% Project Support and Coordination
* Organize and distribute agenda and take meeting notes of weekly and ad hoc meetings.

10% Other Responsibilities as assigned
* Provide additional administrative support for the Department, including serving as a departmental source of information, greeting delivery staff and visitors to the department, distributing packages, getting and distributing mail, running errands

This is a temporary position that will last up to 67 business days and will work up to 40 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits and is not permanent.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications
* BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 4 years
* Minimum four years of office experience in a medical setting environment
* Training/education may be substituted for some of the years of experience
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences.
* Proficient with Microsoft and Google suites, with the drive to learn new systems, as needed.
* Reliable and accountable with passion and commitment to their team and community.
* Highly organized with attention to detail in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
* Must be self-motivated, self-guided, goal-oriented, and mindful of deadlines.
* Demonstrated experience handling a wide range of administrative related tasks with a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.
* Proficient in University finance policies and procedures to perform a variety of purchasing needs as well as timely reimbursements to faculty for University travel and other expenses including EFS, PCard, Check Requests, PO's and Chrome River.

Preferred Qualifications
* Administrative experience in higher education or an academic medical center.
* Ability to leverage software technology to advance office operations.
* Ability to work both independently and within a team-based department, including: physicians, faculty, researchers, trainees, patients, staff, and community members.
* Experience with QGenda provider scheduling software (or similar).
* Experience with EFS financial reconciliation system (or similar).
* Experience with web conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet).
* Experience supporting events.
* Proficiency with EndNote, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite
* Experience supporting a leadership team.
* Demonstrated ability to work with and adapt to new technologies and processes without significant direction.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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