Administrative Coordinator

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Surgery Admin Faculty Support


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Summary of Job Duties:

The Administrative Coordinator will provide a high level of professional and executive-level support for the division. The primary areas of work will involve administrative duties, professional document preparation, travel management, purchasing, scheduling, and office support for the Division. The Administrative Coordinator will also work cooperatively with Service Line staff to maintain UAMS standards of first-class patient care. We are looking for a detail-oriented person who has excellent writing, editing, and spelling skills to assist with various correspondence for the Division Chief and faculty within the division. If you're ready to take your administrative career to the next level, apply now to become our next Administrative Coordinator at UAMS!

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in administration, communications, business (or related field) plus one (1) years of professional and executive administrative support and professional correspondence and writing experience or 

  • High School diploma/GED plus five (5) years of professional and executive administrative support and professional correspondence and writing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must have strong organizational skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point with Intermediate Level Proficiency. 

  • Must have experience preparing executive level correspondence including letters, resumes, CV’s, letters of reference, various support letters and other general and professional correspondence and documents.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Performs administrative duties and job functions under the minimum supervision of faculty members and direct supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Manages Faculty calendars and schedules to include clinical and educational time as well as other time-sensitive meetings.

  • Maintains faculty-scheduling routines to know when they are available and when not.  

  • Updates Faculty’s curriculum vitae and/or bio sketches as needed.

  • Assists with the preparation of Promotion &Tenure packets as needed, prepare letters of recommendation, and assist with reappointment paperwork as needed.

  • Conducts and prepares literature searches using UAMS library services and the Internet (pub med searches) in support of faculty scholarly, academic, and clinical missions. 

  • Enters call schedule into On-Call System as needed. 

  • Updates and maintains faculty’s schedules, including coordinating meetings, speaking engagements, conference participation, and arranging extensive domestic/international travel itineraries.

  • Tracks and reminds Faculty of schedule and appointments.  Assists faculty with acquiring IT support as needed.  Provides data entry support on Faculty items as needed.

  • Screens and answers calls in a professional and timely manner; properly routes incoming communications to the correct source.

  • Manages division property by keeping the assigned list up to date and accurate.

  • Maintains office equipment in working order.

  • Orders office supplies as needed and maintain an appropriate level of supplies. 

  • Perform duties and functions under minimum supervision as needed to maintain office operations.  Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Processes travel and purchasing in SAP in compliance with UAMS and State policies.

  • Manages travel (in-state, out-of-state, & international) for the Division Chief and the entire division by securing airline tickets, hotel reservations, appropriate ground transportation, and processing meeting registration. 

  • Manages purchasing and travel encumbrances to ensure purchasing and travel documents are processed on time. 

  • Maintains faculty medical licensures, memberships, and credentialing information and ensures fees are paid on time.

  • Assists with the preparation of daily correspondence as needed, including letters of recommendation, letters of support, and letters of intent.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:



Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:


Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 



Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes