Admin Services Coordinator - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Admin Services Coordinator - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is seeking an Admin Services Coordinator to provide support and coordination for the Department Executive Officer (DEO), faculty, and departmental activities. This includes scheduling and calendar coordination, preparation of departmental communications, and faculty recruitment and support.

• Operational Support and Management – Support the daily operations of an office, project or program, including coordination of specialized events and activities, monitoring appropriateness of expenditures, contract or grant requirements, and changes in policies and procedures. Make decisions and exercise a moderate level of autonomy while typically performing administrative support responsibilities for executives of an organization, including managing schedules, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Human Resources (HR) – May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for students and temporary staff. May initiate HR transactions at the request of others at the department/unit level. Work with organizational Human Resources to ensure guidelines and rules are followed and to disseminate information.
• Financial Responsibility – Initiate purchasing requests for supplies and equipment. Monitor accounts and expenditures; reconcile financial statements.
• Strategic Planning – Assist in the coordination of strategic plans in support of the Dean, Director, DEO or VP. Proofread and edit related documentation.
• Information Management – Primary contact for the project, program, unit, department, or college/division by providing information and responding to inquiries. Gather and provide information using available resources.
• Communications Management – Prepare and administer correspondence. Serve as liaison to faculty, staff, students, alumni and public concerning inquiries or complaints requiring interpretation of policies, procedures and programs. May serve as primary contact for building maintenance and facilities management.

• Serve as the initial point of contact in the department office for vendors, students, and visitors.
• Assist the DEO with scheduling and calendar management.
• Assist with the preparation of strategic plans in support of the DEO.
• Coordinate faculty recruiting, including travel and itineraries.
• Provide support for faculty awards, teaching evaluations, reviews, and promotions.
• Schedule and organize faculty meetings and agendas.
• Maintain faculty CVs.
• Orient and assist new faculty, as needed.
• Coordinate and create annual departmental newsletter.
• Coordinate departmental events (Chili Fest, Winter Party, Summer Picnic, Annual Retreat).
• Initiate HR transactions and provide onboarding for student appointments.
• Serve as point of contact for departmental shared equipment and space facilities management requests and coordination.
• Maintain and update departmental contact lists and directories.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Serve a role as outlined in the cash handling policy.
• Collaborate with other staff members to cross‑train in key office functions.
• Other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Previous experience in an administrative or office coordination role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience managing schedules, including setting up meetings and making schedule modifications.

• Experience supporting senior leadership.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover…