Administrative Assistant III-Dermatology

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Administrative Assistant III

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Education Manager, the Administrative Assistant III supports the missions of the Department of Dermatology by coordinating several operational and ad hoc duties. This position provides critical administrative support to the clinical faculty and includes the research faculty for their education focus supporting undergrad and graduate school courses for the Department of Dermatology. This detail‑oriented position requires excellent administrative, organizational, and communication (oral, written, and electronic) skills as well as computer proficiency.

It requires considerable professionalism, confidentiality, independent initiative, sound judgement, analytic ability, and problem‑solving skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage competing priorities as well as the ability to work independently in dealing with the diverse elements of the complex organization of UW‑SMPH.

• Work may be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an off‑site, non‑campus work location.
• Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups, provides organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums.
• Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures.
• Develops, sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations.
• Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, Administration

The Department of Dermatology is committed to advancing cutting‑edge research, training the next generation of leaders, and delivering world‑class patient care for individuals of all ages. Guided by our vision to be a world leader in academic dermatology, we strive to be a center for remarkable care and a vibrant community dedicated to innovation, education, and inclusion. We embrace both independent and collaborative approaches to our work.

Our philosophy is to empower individuals through comprehensive, hands‑on training and onboarding, while fostering a strong team culture through regular collaboration with colleagues and support staff across the department.

The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $25 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

• SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

• Minimum of two years’ administrative work experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) as well as Webex and Zoom (or similar) required.

• Experience working in an office setting providing high level administrative support desired.
• Experience in academic or medical administration preferred.

H.S. Diploma Preferred.

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