Administrative Coordinator (Epidemiology)

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,072 - 46,700; Full time

Job summary

A university administrative department is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in Baltimore, MD. The role involves providing administrative support and managing daily office activities, including calendar management and event coordination. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in an administrative role. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office are required, and the position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required.
• Additional education can substitute for required experience.
• Experience with managing office activities and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for office operations.
• Manage team calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare materials and draft meeting minutes.

Skills

Calendar Management

Electronic Office Tools

Event Coordination

Financial Administration

Meeting Coordination

Office Procedures

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Report Writing

Education

High school diploma or graduation equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator who will provide administrative support and perform general office management duties necessary for the efficient operation of an office, unit, or program. The responsibilities of this role require significant collaboration and coordination with others.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office, unit, or program.
• Manage team or individual calendars, plan and schedule meetings, and coordinate associated logistics.
• Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and provide staff support for meetings. Record and draft meeting minutes, monitor and follow-up on action items.
• Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
• May serve as the liaison or contact with internal and external service providers.
• Identify and resolve administrative problems and issues.
• Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, workflow requirements).
• Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to assure efficiency in general office operations; interpret and communicate operating policies.
• Develop and compile reports.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations.
• Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
• Perform non-routine and confidential administrative functions, as needed.
• Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
• Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for events/functions.
• Assist with basic financial tasks, e.g. expense reports, invoices, reimbursements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Qualifications And Specialized Certifications

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Technical Skills And Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Calendar Management - Intermediate
• Electronic Office Tools - Intermediate
• Event Coordination - Intermediate
• Financial Administration - Intermediate
• Meeting Coordination - Intermediate
• Office Procedures - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Organizational Skills - Intermediate
• Report Writing - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Administrative Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE

Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency: Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies: Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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