Section Administrator III

The Section Administrator III manages administrative, finance and operations for assigned research centers and research portfolios within the Department of Medicine. This position works closely with center, division, and departmental leadership to manage the full life cycle of faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and offboarding; as well as faculty and staff schedules, leave management and timekeeping. The position is responsible for the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and processing and tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable activity. The position is responsible for managing office operations including coordination of events, technology, facilities, and supply orders.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related subject 3 years of administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Supervisory experience

• Ability to supervise employees and students.

• Ability to communicate effectively between department and other university units.

• Must be highly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

• Ability to learn new software and information systems.

• Expert in time management and flexibility with multiple demands.

• Willingness to work irregular hours for events.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to adapt to new software, digital media, and on-line systems.

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