Administrative Assistant III - Campus Operations

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 68,340,000 - 102,524,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant III to provide administrative support services for the Director of Campus Logistics & Planning, Director of Acute Campus Operations - Emergency Departments & Surgical Services, and Manager of Operations. The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented and multitask.

Proficient computer skills along with strong verbal and written communication abilities are required to manage calendars, meetings, travel, and contracts

Qualifications

• Completion of a business college program in Office Administration, Secretarial Science or related field.
• Minimum four years of clerical and secretarial experience.
• Proficient computer skills along with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily calendars to coordinate activities and maximize efficiency; helps the team prepare for daily tasks.
• Acts as liaison between Directors/Manager and staff.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings with materials, attendees, catering, and room reservations; takes minutes as needed.
• Keeps employee time for cost centers and others as assigned.
• Handles contracts for administrative services and programs, including routing through legal and renewal processes.
• Schedules and maintains over 30 rotations for the administrative fellowship program with system leaders and staff.
• Supports recruitment processes for the administrative fellowship, including travel and events.
• Collects and inputs weekly suggestions from the Newark Campus Suggestion Station.
• Submits and follows up on maintenance tickets and work orders to ensure timely resolution.
• Assists with setup and breakdown for campus events and activities.
• Manages incoming calls and directs inquiries.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, minutes, and other documents.
• Maintains filing systems and confidential data access.

Skills

Excel

Kronos

PMM Reports

Smartworks

Soarian Financials

Strategic Sourcing

Workday

E-way

Word processing

Education

Business college program in Office Administration or Secretarial Science

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant III to provide administrative support services for the Director of Campus Logistics & Planning, Director of Acute Campus Operations - Emergency Departments & Surgical Services, and Manager of Operations.

The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented and multitask. Candidate to complete tasks and duties within a prescribed timeline. Proficient computer skills along with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Maintains daily calendars to ensure all scheduled activities are coordinated to maximize efficiency; provides assistance to ensure team is prepared for daily activities.

Acts as liaison between Directors/Manager and staff.

Schedules and coordinates meetings including preparation and dissemination of meeting materials, notifying attendees, arranging catering, and reserving rooms; attends required meetings and takes minutes as necessary.

Keeps employee time for cost centers and others as assigned.

Handles contracts for administrative services and programs as needed including completing the contract request form, routing through legal, processing timesheets during the contract and initiating renewal.

Coordinates and proactively schedules and maintains over 30 rotations for the administrative fellowship program by collaborating with system leaders and administrative staff.

Support the administrative fellowship recruitment process, including travel arrangements for candidates, recruitment events and ordering.

Collect and input weekly suggestions from the Newark Campus Suggestion Station.

Submit and follow up on maintenance tickets and work orders to ensure timely resolution.

Assist with setup and breakdown for campus events and activities.

Manages incoming calls, obtains and provides information and directs calls when appropriate.

Prepares and types correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, manuscripts and other documents.

Establishes and maintains filing system to ensure timely access to data (employee records, contracts, purchase orders, etc.).

Arranges travel as requested and submits expense reports.

Prepares requisitions and maintains supply inventory and materials, reconciles invoices and processes invoices for payment for operational purchases and capital projects. Maintains confidentiality at all times; maintains sensitive material, including personnel documents.

Performs other related duties as directed.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Hours: Day Shift 7:30a - 4:00p (may need to flex hours based on the needs of the department)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a business college program in Office Administration, Secretarial Science or related field.
• Minimum four years of clerical and secretarial experience

Knowledge, skill, and ability requirements:

Frequent use of the following: E-way, Excel, Kronos, PMM Reports, Smartworks, Soarian Financials, Strategic Sourcing, Workday (cost center reporting, expense reports, vendor requests)

Knowledge of business office practices, clerical methods/techniques, office equipment and machines.

Ability to use personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database programs to enter, store and retrieve information.

Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and operations.

Ability to plan, organize and handle various tasks simultaneously.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and materials.

Ability to interact effectively and maintain constructive working relationships.

Ability to work independently within established guidelines, exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Skill in oral and written communication.

About ChristianaCare

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hourly Pay Range: $23.85 - $35.78This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End Date

Aug 22, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/