Sr. Administrative Assistant (H)

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The University of Miami UHealth Department UMHC SCCC Plantation Administration of has an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Administrative Assistant to work at UHealth Plantation. The incumbent performs both technical and complex administrative projects as well as general clerical work in support of the day-to-day operations of the assigned unit. Applies independent judgment in the completion of assignments which include data compilation and analysis, the development and preparation of unit and project budgets, and monitoring unit expenses. May act as a lead to lower level administrative staff assigned to the unit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Exempt duties (50%+ of the job should be comprised of duties involving analysis and recommendations and / or independent judgment / discretion) :

• Primarily exercises discretion and independent judgment in daily activities.
• Completes special assignments requiring collecting, organizing, and analyzing data which may be the basis for significant decisions.
• Assists in preparing budgets, provides advice regarding budget projects, and monitors expenses.
• Prepares reports which summarize financial and statistical information related to work unit's budget, accounts, activities, program clientele and operations.
• Advises management of unusual trends, funding levels and expenditures, assists with budget development by compiling information to support projected expenditures in specific areas such as operating costs or travel costs.
• May act as the lead for a unit of lower level administrative support personnel, plans, organizes and oversees the activities and operations of the office unit.
• May establishes and implements procedures.
• Performs complex assignments and resolves issues and problems referred by staff or the supervisor.
• Trains and assists in the evaluation of performance of assigned personnel.
• Ensures completed work products meet required timelines and standards of quality and quantity.
• Has signing authority and makes purchasing decisions.
• Resolves unique situations where each contact must be handled differently using judgment discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-exempt duties (Must not exceed 50% of job duties) :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements) :

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements) :

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.

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