Assistant to the Chair - Surgery

Assistant to the Chair - Surgery University of Washington, United States about 18 hours ago

Location:

Medical Lake, WASHINGTON

Job Type:

FullTime Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Provides administrative assistance and office support to the Chair/Department Head, which requires considerable judgement, tact, creativity and initiative. Responds to questions and inquiries and makes decisions, when appropriate, in the absence of Chair/Department Head according to organizational policies and procedures. May have functional responsibility for providing direction to other administrative staff. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Anticipates and prepares materials needed by the Department Head for conferences, meetings, appointments and telephone calls. Interprets and adapts guidelines, including policies, precedents and practices not always completely applicable to changing situations. Reads publications, regulations and directives and takes action as appropriate. Prepares special reports, summaries or replies to inquiries. Assists executive with administrative details, usually of a confidential nature. Composes a variety of materials, including letters, memos, confidential reports and correspondence with responsibility for format, arrangement of attachments, correct spelling and grammar. Notes commitments made by Department Head during meetings and arrange for implementation or follow-up. Schedules appointments, gives information to callers and responds to callers inquires. Greets guests, ascertains nature of business and handles situations as appropriate. Performs independent research and coordinates data for reports and presentations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Administrative (7 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Independent Judgment, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Service Oriented, Stress Management, Supervision, Tactful, Written Communication Grade G13 Salary Range $65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. 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