About the Role
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full time Sr. Administrative Coordinator to provide complex administrative and project support to the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The successful candidate will provide a range of administrative and clinical support to higher-level administrative staff and assists the Department Leadership with daily administrative operations. This position will also play a support role for other departmental leaders, faculty, and manager. Responsibilities include scheduling complex appointments and meetings, preparing meeting and travel/recruitment materials, preparing correspondence, compiling data, answering telephones, on call schedules, special projects, and records maintenance. Will perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
* Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office, unit or program.
* Provide complex administrative, project, and calendar support to a Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chair, program leadership or comparable business leaders.
* Manage team and/or assigned leaders’ calendars; plan and schedule meetings and coordinate associated logistics.
* Support the administration of the department/unit's budget, including monitoring and tracking expenses, budget reconciliation, resolving issues, and assisting with developing budget projections, collecting information for budget development.
* May represent department management in appropriate circumstances within the scope of the position’s responsibility and purview.
* Independently develop and manage complex and key administrative projects (databases, reports, grant proposals, office workflow, records control, course materials).
* Coordinate purchasing processes; process various department bills and reconcile accounts.
* Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and provide staff support for high-level meetings. Record and draft minutes, monitor and follow-up on action items.
* Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
* May serve as the liaison or office contact with facilities or other service providers.
* Identify and resolve administrative problems and issues.
* Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements).
* Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to ensure efficiency in general office operations, interpret and communicate operating policies.
* Develop and produce reports.
* Assist with preparation of presentations.
* Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
* Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for department/office events/functions.
* May perform some non-routine and confidential administrative functions.
* Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Knowledge of the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures that may include some familiarity of other departments within the school/division.
* Ability to be a team player by working to promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, integrity and discovery.
* Ability to integrate and synthesize information from multiple sources.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours.
* Excellent typing and accuracy skills
* Ability to operate a fax, copier, scanner, desktop computer, laptop computer, personal digital assistant, and a telephone.
* Proficiency with personal computers.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Windows, MS Word, Word Perfect, graphics and presentation software
* Ability to adapt to changes in office technology and software to ensure efficient office practices.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Strong organizational skills.
* Independent worker, who is flexible, motivated and able to handle multiple tasks; self-starter.
Minimum Qualifications
* High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
* Four years of related experience.
* Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent
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Classified Title: Sr. Administrative Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine