Assistant to the Chair of Family Medicine

Assistant to the Chair of Family Medicine
at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Assistant to the Chair of Family Medicine
Posting Summary
The University of Vermont seeks an Assistant to the Chair of Family Medicine, Dr. Shalina Nair. The Assistant to the Chair will be responsible for providing high-level, strategic support to both the Chair and senior department leadership.
This role manages complex calendars and competing demands with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment to prioritize workflows, resolve challenges, and ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
The position plays a critical role in supporting faculty lifecycle processes, including appointments, reappointments, promotions, and annual reviews, while maintaining accurate and confidential records. The Assistant prepares and coordinates materials for leadership meetings, ensuring efficient and effective decision-making.
In addition, this role leads and supports special projects and departmental initiatives, upholding a high standard of operational excellence. Responsibilities include coordinating conferences, workshops, meetings, and travel, as well as providing reporting and administrative support for key organizational activities.
This position contributes to a collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in strong communication, collegiality, and a shared commitment to advancing excellence in health care.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Associate's degree and one to three years related experience required.
Proficient knowledge of software applications used to support office functions, ability to multitask, and attention to detail required.
Effective business communications and correspondence skills required.
Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range
$23.25 to $29hour
Other Information
This position is eligible for remote work one day per week.
Special Conditions
A probationary period may be required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
6252026
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Family Medicine55510
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE
37.5
Term (months per year)
12
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