Administrative Assistant with Payroll Expertise

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level support under general direction. The role handles correspondence, scheduling, reports, and payroll-related tasks, with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting memos, managing calendars, coordinating inter-department meetings, preparing budgets and POs, and guiding new staff on clerical procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient typing and editing skills.
• Excellent grammar and spelling; strong English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Payroll experience required.

Responsibilities

• Type a variety of materials including correspondence and memos with careful editing.
• Answer phones and greet visitors, determine needs and gather background information.
• Maintain supervisor’s calendar and coordinate inter-departmental meetings.
• Prepare and follow up on purchase orders and budget-related requests.
• Provide guidance to new staff on clerical procedures and office operations.
• Manage and update confidential records, payroll data, and records retention.
• Support special projects and monitor department budgets and resource usage.
• Operate office machines and assist with document production as needed.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Typing

Editing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shorthand

Dictation equipment

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level support under general direction. The role handles correspondence, scheduling, reports, and payroll-related tasks, with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting memos, managing calendars, coordinating inter-department meetings, preparing budgets and POs, and guiding new staff on clerical procedures.