Administrative Assistant III - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the department. The role involves scheduling meetings, preparing confidential documents, and maintaining files with discretion.

You will research topics as needed and assist in creating reports, contracts, and presentations. The position also includes coordinating department events, travel plans, and meetings, writing summaries, and handling inquiries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• No specialized certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the department, including scheduling meetings and managing communications.
• Prepare and format confidential reports and correspondence; maintain and organize files.
• Coordinate and develop data for special reports; assist with events and travel planning.
• Create PowerPoint reports and Excel worksheets; assist in preparing contracts and presentations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage department events and programming; handle inquiries and messages.
• Assist with special tasks at supervisor's request and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Provide administrative assistance to department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides administrative assistance to the department. Performs all job functions such as scheduling meetings, composing a variety of materials, including confidential reports and correspondence, managing files; taking phone messages and handling those deemed appropriate, researching topics as needed. Coordinates and develops data using institutional knowledge of department and university content for special reports/projects; events on either university cycles or upon manager’s request; prepares agendas, travel plans, documents, and transcription related to meetings and/or conferences; writes summaries and reports. Assists in preparing contracts, presentations and legal documents. Creates and prepares PowerPoint reports, Excel financial worksheets and contracts. Plans, coordinates, and manages events and programming for the department. Receives and screens telephone calls, answers specific questions and takes accurate messages. Responds to and resolves administrative problems, tasks, questions and inquiries on behalf of the department. Maintains administrative files for the department. Assists with special ongoing at the request of supervisor or as they arise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations Physical Effort: Typically working at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less) Equipment: Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Financial Systems, Human Resources (HR) Software Systems, Independent Decision-Making, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Online Meeting Software, Organizing, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette, Sound Judgment, Stress Management, Student Information Systems, Teamwork, Working Independently, Workload Prioritization

Grade G08-H Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.

It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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