Administrative Assistant - Deans Office, Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI • 1h ago

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAdministrative Assistant - Deans Office, Pharmacy & Health Sciencesat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide assistance to administrative and/or academic head in a staff capacity coordinating and

participating in personnel, financial, administrative and office services for a small Department within a

School, College, Division, or Center/Institute of the University in order to support established

operational goals, objectives and services. Work activities require the application of specialized skills

acquired through a combination of job related training and on-the-job experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide assistance to administrative and/or academic head in the planning development and

administration of operating budget. Reconcile various detailed general, restricted and designated

fund accounts and monitor status of revenues and expenditures. Prepare related statistical reports,

analyses and summaries on budget activities.

Coordinate and participate in the preparation and processing of non-academic and academic

personnel and payroll actions; establish and monitor related recordkeeping system; interpret and

apply internal operating procedures, University policies and contractual agreements accordingly.

Identify and resolve processing problems to ensure personnel matters are affected in a timely

manner. May possess signatory authority on selected forms and documents.

May supervise very small (1-2) part-time temporary student, college work study and technician

support staff. Interview and recommend employment of, discipline and evaluation of full-time and

temporary support staff. Plan and assign work activities; train in appropriate office methods and

procedures and monitor workflow and staffing levels.

Coordinate use of facilities, services and equipment which includes space leasing, subcontracting

arrangements as well as initiating requests for services such as building or equipment maintenance,

and printing/duplicating services, etc. Interface with appropriate University personnel to obtain and

exchange information.

Participate in and coordinate the preparation and completion of special projects and studies; collect

and gather statistical data for reporting purposes. Prepare reports which include conclusions and

recommendations for solution to administrative problems.

Serve as an information source to faculty, staff, students and the general public; answer questions,

provide information and resolve routine problems regarding operations and services. May represent

department and/or supervisor to other University areas and outside professional groups and

organizations in order to obtain and exchange information.

May maintain calendar, schedule appointments, make arrangements for meeting and conferences,

and complex travel arrangements. May perform complex typing duties and process complex

documentation with the use of appropriate software.

Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education

and/or experience preferred.

Some knowledge of and experience with University academic and/or non-academic personnel

processing procedures and practices.

Some knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures and applications.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.

Some supervisory experience preferred.

May be required to operate advanced office equipment, including software necessary for desktop

publishing complex spreadsheet design and complex graphics.

Typically, employees assigned to this classification may held a lower clerical and/or secretarial

positions.

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1801 - Deans Office Pharmacy/Health Sciences

Employment @type:

Regular Employee

Job @type: Full Time

Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

Compensation @type: Annual Salary

Salary minimum: $46,824

Salary hire maximum: $56,183

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply. This position requires to be present in the office four days a week from 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

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