ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
UAB Medicine
Description
Position Summary:
Under minimal supervision, to provide essential administrative and business support services within a school, department or unit. To coordinate programmatic activities and functions. To conduct special projects relating to an office s administrative operations at the direction of superior. To maintain vendor relationships. To interface with internal and external constituencies. May provide confidential secretarial/office support functions for department chairs, large division directors, deans or other organization executives. Typically supervises clerical/secretarial staff. May assist in preparation and submission of grants. May be responsible for equipment/furniture repair.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides administrative and business support services for a school, department, unit, or clinic: budget maintenance, personnel processing, policy communication, facilities/space management, database/file management, office/clinic oversight, patient flow management, grants and contracts administration, and preparation of financial reports.
Coordinates programmatic functions and/or special assignments as requested.
Interfaces with internal and external constituencies; may maintain vendor relationships.
May provide oversight of clerical/secretarial support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Range: $18.35-$26.75
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of a team
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Ability to prioritize
Written and verbal communication skills