Administrative Assistant

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Job Summary

 Provide administrative support to one professor in the division of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech

Essential Job Duties

• Purchase supplies using P-card. Reconcile monthly P-card reports.
• Maintain faculty member’s calendar and schedule meetings/appointments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, process expense reports; assist with logistics associated with domestic and/or international travel.
• Deposit reimbursement checks.
• Liaise with representatives at universities, non-profit organizations, foundations, corporate boards of biotechnology companies.
• Maintain professors’ curriculum vitae, publication listings, and websites.
• Provide recommendation and award letters for numerous lab alumni.
• Excellent typing and proofreading skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and 3 years of relevant experience as an administrative assistant.
• Detailed, process-oriented, excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good judgment and discretion; ability to maintain confidentially.
• Cooperative and self-motivated; handle duties in a proactive and timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and diplomatic communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Office 365 and Adobe.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and making itineraries.
• Ability to work independently. 

Required Documents

• Resume.