Administrative Assistant II - Department Of Surgery
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Administrative Assistant II - Department Of Surgery at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties) :
Plan and perform financial personnel, facilities and administrative activities to ensure operational activities are conducted responsibly and within established guidelines for a medium size department within a School, College, Division or Center / Institute of the University. Position duties required the application of highly specialized skills which can be acquired through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
Essential Job Functions
This level requires highly specialized non-theoretical skills coupled with an in-depth understanding of program activities to assume responsibility for the administrative functioning of a medium size department in the University. Work activities demand the application of many procedures to differing situations and offer the incumbent latitude in determining the sequence in which these procedures should be applied. Situations may also require the search for new applications of procedures and the establishment of new priorities. Work assignments are somewhat complex and require an understanding of a specific discipline, such as accounting or business administration. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to students, staff and the general public on the department's functioning and provide supervision to non-exempt department staff. Supervision, guidance and assistance is provided to department staff on administrative policies, procedures and functioning. Work assignments are performed independently and under the direction of an academic or administrative head, e.g. Dean, Director, Chairman, Program / Project Director or Manager. This classification is typically located in a department, School, College, Division, Center or Institute.
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Preferred qualifications :
Reasonable knowledge of research grant / contracts preferred.
School / College / Division :
H06 - School Of Medicine
Primary department : H0615 - Surgery
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Working conditions :
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
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Background check requirements :
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Administrative Assistant Ii • Detroit, MI, US