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About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Manages information from iACUC/IBC and disseminates to ARC/OSRF Leadership and stakeholders. This may include but is not limited to protocols, data collection, room sheet submissions, and deciphering completeness of tasks serving as a liaison between these governing bodies and leadership.
Contributes to or may lead short term projects through data analysis for improving operational efficiencies (ex. facility sanitization, and environmental monitoring) while working closely with the Operations team and assist with PI request implementation.
Work with vendors and other external representatives in obtaining quotes or information regarding supplies and equipment, work with Finance group on procurement requirements for purchasing materials.
Resolves routine and complex internal/external inquiries with limited supervision, refers inquiries to the appropriate person and act as a liaison or resource person and follow-up to ensure complete and timely responses ensuring the management team is prepared for meetings and events.
Serves in a project and operational administrator capacity, planning, organizing, and coordinating meetings/conferences, lean management principles (E4L) trainings and special events, ensuring the management team is prepared through compiling data, statistics, and other information and materials.
Responsible for working with faculty/senior management in identifying problems and resolving issues relevant to projects, meetings or events.
Responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness within department, including but not limited to overall timely delivery and outcome of information flow for the unit.
Manage reconciliation with credit card purchases.
Contributes to or may lead the coordination of departmental recognition program.
Assist with human resources activities, tasks, and announcements, work closely with the Director of Strategic Operations and the Director of Finance & Administration on preparing required documentation submitted to BSD human resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, relevant to a scientific field.
Experience:
2-3 years of progressively responsible administrative/business office experience.
Prior experience in an academic and/or biomedical research environment.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent communication, organizational and strategic planning skills
Experience with software applications (e.g., Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Photoshop or the equivalent)
Knowledge of website design
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to interact and communicate with vendors, Principal Investigators and other members of the University while managing information flow for leaders
Ability to take initiative, organize and complete projects with minimal supervision
Ability to handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy
Ability to decipher data and information to triage complex situations and assignments
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion
Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member
Working Conditions
Office environment, sitting and working at a computer and some walking to facilities.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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