UMass Chan Medical School is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to perform complex and varied duties associated with the coordination of departmental administrative functions. The role involves planning office functions, managing budgets, and overseeing clerical staff while maintaining confidentiality and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and organization of all office functions; including budgeting, policies, procedures, and procurement
- Compile budget information, support department accounting, and assist with all fiscal projects
- Monitor the disbursement of funds to determine appropriateness of expenditures and compliance within budget
- Coordinate travel
- Perform complex and varied executive/administrative functions which require a high degree of independent action
- Design and produce graphics using a variety of software applications
- Train staff in both basic and enhanced use of software applications
- Oversee, train, and monitor clerical staff
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard department records regarding employee job descriptions, performance appraisals, and other sensitive information
- Set priorities and procedures for accomplishing tasks, assign and coordinate support staff activities, and manage the work flow of the department
- Respond to emergencies, independently prioritize activities in the absence of the department heads, and effectively coordinate other resources when necessary
- Act as a liaison and respond to the requests of constituent groups, senior leadership, and employees within the organization
- Performs other duties as required
Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in executive/administrative coordination, or related experience
- Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Strong grammar, spelling, and oral and written communication skills required
- Demonstrated the ability to organize and manage a complex office environment with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment in organizing and completing projects
- Experience with Insurance Billing
- Experience with point & click EMR
Company Overview
Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.umassmed.edu/.