OFFICE MANAGER

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington embodies the collaborative, interdisciplinary spirit of our field. Working with other departments, schools, and universities, we focus on the integration of technological systems to solve practical problems in our teaching and research. Mechanical engineering is the broadest of all engineering disciplines. We team up with a wide variety of scientists and engineers on work that spans countless disciplines. We value excellence, leadership, innovation, diversity, collaboration, and agility.

The department serves nearly 1000 students annually, graduating 162 bachelors, 109 masters, and 26 PhD degrees in the academic year of 2022-23.  Currently the department has 38 full-time faculty, 100 affiliate and adjunct faculty, 20 postdoctoral scholars and 30 staff. The department has a large portfolio of programs, graduate and undergraduate degree programs including an online Master's program, a growing number of international exchanges, cost centers, and multiple research and testing laboratories.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for an Office Manager (Administrative Assistant Supv). This position will report to the department’s Assistant to the Chair (ATC) and supervise two – five office support student assistants. This position will provide professional administrative and operational support to the Chair’s Office and the Administrator as needed. Use independent judgment and decision-making skills in the management of meeting departmental priorities in the following areas: (1) office management, (2) building coordination (shipping & receiving) and (3) administrative support for department. This position will be charged with supporting and maintaining effective and efficient processes for each of these areas. This position is expected to be 100% on site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Management [35%]