What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 2 - Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics position at Ohio State University?
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The Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (MMT) has an open position for a part-time (20 hours/week) Administrative Assistant (benefits eligible) to support the growing operations of a new department in the College of Medicine. This position functions as an administrative assistant providing customer service and general administrative support to the MMT department.
Job Description
- Functions as Administrative Assistant providing excellent customer service and support to the Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (MMT);
- Provides general administrative support to the Department Chair, Department Administrator, and faculty in managing and coordinating daily operations within MMT;
- Coordinates daily administrative activities, including answering inquiries, submitting facilities requests, and building access requests;
- Serves as the primary owner of MMT's website, digital accessibility compliance manager, department news, and social media presence, with crosstraining provided to ensure continuity of operations.
- Will initiate requisitions and function as backup for managing the department Procurement Card;
- Coordinates, provides guidance, and initiates national and international travel and lodging arrangements for faculty and visitors;
- Collects receipts, prepares, processes, and tracks requests for reimbursement of expenses;
- Serves as the primary lead for logistics for special events (e.g., holiday parties) and the department retreat (planning, coordination, promotion, and execution); serves as designated back-up for recurring department meetings, including Works-In-Progress, Faculty Research Seminars, Faculty Meetings, and related activities, assuming lead responsibility when needed to ensure continuity of support.
- Actively participates in faculty recruitment; Coordinates critical aspects of faculty recruitment, including scheduling interviews, creating travel reservations, escorting candidates to in-person interviews on campus, and reconciling travel expenses;
- Drafts or forwards department wide electronic communications;
- Records, transcribes, and distributes meeting agendas and minutes;
- May assist with asset tracking and audits as needed;
- May assist with Promotion and Tenure (P&T) activities as needed;
- Supports the educational activities of the department as needed;
- May assist the Department Administrator with fiscal and human resources activities;
- Coordinates appointment calendars of assigned leadership as needed;
- Serves as a liaison with university offices, faculty, staff, and outside agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong customer service skills;
- Comfortable working across areas to obtain information to update website and collect information to develop news and social media postings.
- Familiarity with coordinating travel and complex travel itineraries;
- Close attention to detail with proven success in staying organized; and
- Experience with the Microsoft Office software suite.
Minimum Education Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Education Desired
2-year college degree and/or equivalent education and experience.
FUNCTION: Business Planning and Operations
SUB-FUNCTION: Administrative Assistance
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T2
Additional Information:Location:Pelotonia Research Center (1040)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:20Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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