Academic Operations Administrative Assistant

A T Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Operations team. You will support the SOMA Dean’s Office, manage clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and handle travel reimbursements and purchasing requests.

Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential. The role includes preparing supplies, arranging Zoom meetings, and assisting with events and credentialing processes to meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of technical training or schooling.
• Two to three years of relevant office experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills required to set up document formats in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, and any other software program required by the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and work well under pressure
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet necessary deadlines
• Ability to manage detail-oriented assignments and be flexible with job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for the SOMA Dean’s Office and the Director of Operations.
• Be the first contact for the Dean’s office for all deans, faculty, staff, and students; able to handle administrative requests.
• Protect faculty, staff, and student rights by maintaining confidentiality of all information pertaining to University business.
• Monitor the workflow of requests for travel and purchases; responsible for receiving and processing pre-approvals in a timely manner and able to provide employee updates on purchases, travel requests, and reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Independent judgment is required to plan and prioritize a diversified workload.
• Manage, schedule, prepare, and submit travel reimbursements for SOMA Dean(s), Department Chairs
• Cross-train on the basics of the purchase and travel process
• Document all expense/travel transactions for department budget tracking
• Perform duties such as recordkeeping, distribution of mail to faculty and staff, as well as shipping/receiving packages
• Prepare supply orders; assist faculty and staff with office supplies
• Schedule Zoom meetings and set up the meetings; prepare the meeting room
• Assist the Executive Assistant with Awards dinner, Commencement, Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, etc.
• Manage the credentialing process for all faculty to ensure we meet COCA accreditation requirements for hiring and maintaining compliance
• Keep track of current curriculum vitae, board certifications, and medical licenses for all SOMA clinical faculty
• Letter template preparation for the chair of residency applications and letters of recommendation
• Prepare supply orders; assist faculty and staff with office supplies
• Provide backup for the OMM Center office manager
• Annual Review & Preparation of ATSU/SOMA Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year technical training

2-3 years office experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Job description

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Operations team. You will support the SOMA Dean’s Office, manage clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and handle travel reimbursements and purchasing requests.

Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential. The role includes preparing supplies, arranging Zoom meetings, and assisting with events and credentialing processes to meet accreditation standards.