Program Assistant I

Job duties for this position include:

• Assisting with application process for the graduate program and the administrative assistant in organizing events for the Bio-medical Science program.

• Assisting with purchasing laboratory supplies under the direction of the business manager for all the investigators in the department of Clinical and Translational Science (DCTS) and COBRE.

-Be physically available to answer the phone call and communicate messages to appropriate staff or faculty during the working hours. -Provides administrative support to Dr. Uma Sundaram, the chair of the department and other appropriate staff or faculty members. -Maintains several intricate projects as instructed by the Vice Dean/Chair.

• Works as the liaison for internal and external departments by providing communication, both written and oral.
• Operate fax machine, copier and transmit documents various locations
• Receive and greet visitors
• Collect, sorts and distribute mails to appropriate faculty
• Prepare requisitions/Encumbrances by using Banner system
• Other responsibility as outline by business manager and chair of the department.

Required Qualifications18 months of training beyond high school, typically in a business, technical or vocational school and one year of secretarial experience; ability to use various computer programs (Banner, Microsoft Word and Excel). Ability to work effectively in a fast paced office environment; excellent administrative skills, oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.Preferred Qualifications Posting Number MU0595NE Open Date 02/09/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary