Office/Administrative Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Omaha is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Radiology department's clinical and research projects. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. Candidates should have strong communication abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office. An Associate's degree and 3 years of administrative experience are required. This position offers opportunities to contribute to innovative research and collaborate with professionals in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and coordinate meetings.
• Handle correspondence and organize research materials.
• Assist with document preparation and tracking deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Typing and keyboarding accuracy

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

EPIC

McKesson

Job description

Job Summary

Supports the administrative functions of Radiology's clinical and preclinical research projects. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and organizing research-related materials. Will assist with document preparation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring smooth communication between team members. Also helps support Radiology administrative office with various administrative tasks.

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Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Basic Science, or related field.
• 3 years increasingly responsible administrative experience.
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Proficient with software applications stated, ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous demands and requests from faculty and department supervisor.
• Able to efficiently meet deadlines, and be an excellent communicator who can effectively relate and understand the needs of faculty, supervisor, department administrator and chair.
• Ability to courteously and professionally answer, screen and transfer calls, good written and English grammar skills, ability to work independently.
• Proficient in typing and keyboarding with good accuracy rating, fundamental knowledge of letter, memo and email correspondence, excellent oral and written communication skills, professional office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Basic Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with research processes (IRB submissions, grant tracking, data entry).
• Experience working with budgets or purchasing systems.
• Exposure to academic, research, or healthcare settings.
• Prior work in a university, hospital, or scientific department environment.
• SAP, EPIC, McKesson.

Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam
• Background Check
• Education Credentials Check
• Visual/Color Examination
• Immunizations