Office Assistant - Sleep Center Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

Office Assistant – Sleep Center – Full Time – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full‑time opportunity for an Office Assistant for the Sleep Center in Miami, Florida. The Office Assistant supports office operations by receiving and distributing communications, maintaining supplies and equipment, picking up and delivering items, and responding to general requests.

• Sorts and distributes communications in a timely manner.
• Serves as back up to other support staff in the office.
• Creates and updates records ensuring the accuracy and validity of information.
• Schedules and organizes office appointments, meetings, and events, as needed.
• Troubleshoots office equipment and advises leadership of any technical issues.
• Answers, routes, and transfers calls, responding to routine questions as appropriate.
• Uses a computer to enter data, sort and gather information.
• Organizes and maintains office filing and storage systems; retrieves information as appropriate.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the office.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time