Grants​/Office Associate

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Perform a wide variety of office tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and systems, providing expert administrative support to faculty members of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology. Assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of research associated activities for faculty and the department. Position is required to handle matters of a moderately complex nature to conserve supervisor's time.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required

Education:

High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience 5 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Increasingly responsible administrative support experience.

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Expert knowledge of the principles of office management/procedures as applied to effective organization of office and department operations, as well as ability to plan and organize the workflow in a busy office environment. Excellent computer skills, including experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet software programs required. Excellent customer service abilities, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, department administrative staff, interdepartmental contacts and the general public.

Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing the coordination and decision making responsibilities of this position, and be resourceful in problem solving and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to be organized and flexible in response to changing demands, handling a high volume of work under pressure.

Preferred Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business administration, finance or related field

More than five years increasingly responsible administrative support experience. Academic and/or scientific secretarial experience. Experience in academic institution. Experience with grants administration

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAP, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
End Note, Adobe Pro, and Adobe Photoshop or similar graphics software

Ability to interact with academic faculty, staff, scientific organizations, and other members of public; outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle multiple and complex tasks simultaneously; ability to gain and retain new technical office skills; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to handle sensitive information relating to personnel records, laboratory results, etc. and keep information confidential.

Scientific terminology; transcription of dictated materials; must be able to work in demanding and stressful situations with complete accuracy, confidentiality, and dependability; must be able to meet deadlines on a regular basis; must present a positive and professional image at all times; and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Skilled in grant development and submissions.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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