Description
Join us in the largest neurosurgical department in the United States as we advance neurosurgical care both nationally and internationally.
UPMC Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Full-Time Senior Administrative Assistant.
This position is located in Presbyterian hospital in Oakland.
5 years experience in an increasingly responsible administrative support role is required.
Purpose:
Under general direction, provides varied administrative support of a complex and technical nature to single or multiple department(s) or a division.
Responsibilities:
- Provides input to presentations and other department/supervisor work (i.e., supervisor provides general thought and ee will draft more material based on initial ideas).
- Develops and sends correspondence on behalf of department and department head (i.e., draft and send meeting minutes, draft and send meeting events).
- Plans conferences and educational events for department and department head.
- Under general direction, provide varied administrative support to a department or group of professionals.
- May also perform all responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant - Intermediate
- Maintains supervisor's calendar (i.e., proactively schedules meetings on supervisor's behalf, makes recommendations for large meeting venues and catering, takes leadership role to ensure meetings flow smoothly)
- Maintains various accounting and budgetary records (i.e., completes expense reports).
- May make travel arrangements.
- Develops reports for executives and/or departments.
- Analyzes complex information requests and determines complex trends.
- Reviews administrative procedures and operating practices and makes recommendations to increase efficiency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years experience in an increasingly responsible administrative support role.
- Ability to perform advanced functions in word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
- Ability to use applicable MS Suite products.
- Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.
- Working knowledge of accounting and financial principles and functions.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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