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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Sr. Administrative Assistant in Miami, Florida.
The Sr. Administrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical functions and office support activities for the assigned department(s) to facilitate the efficient operations of the office.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Supports department and/or department leadership with daily clerical tasks.
- Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, budgets and other presentation materials.
- Responds to or routes non-routine, priority or confidential inquiries from external or internal sources with correspondence or other messaging on behalf of department leadership.
- Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes, as needed.
- Answers phone calls, provides information to callers or connects callers to appropriate staff.
- Schedules appointments and updates calendars.
- Makes travel arrangements and reservations for department leadership and staff, as needed.
- Composes and types correspondence, such as informative materials; creates spreadsheets and presentations.
- Greets and provides general support to visitors.
- Develops and maintains department filing system.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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StaffAplyr's read
The University of Miami is a vibrant research university known for its diverse academic offerings and strong healthcare roles, attracting dedicated professionals and scholars.
What's promising
- •Located in a culturally rich and diverse city, offering unique networking opportunities.
- •Strong emphasis on research and innovation across various disciplines.
- •Comprehensive healthcare roles provide career growth in a leading medical environment.
What to watch
- •High cost of living in Miami may affect salary satisfaction.
- •Competitive academic environment may increase pressure on faculty and staff.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance for non-academic roles.
Why University of Miami
- •Proximity to leading healthcare facilities enhances medical and research opportunities.
- •Diverse academic programs cater to a wide range of interests and career paths.
- •Strong ties to the local community through various outreach and service programs.
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About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
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