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Administrative Assistant - Medical Education and Research
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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
$46,797 / year median in Minnesota
Job Description
Benefits Highlights Medical:
Multiple plan options.Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings:
HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities Applies expertise to perform a variety of non-clinical administrative support tasks including scheduling, coordination, and follow-up tasks for meetings, events, and professional travel; managing of calendars; preparing documents and presentation materials; processing invoices and reimbursements; composing and/or transcribing correspondence/documents; supporting departmental projects/activities; creating and maintaining web sites, web pages, databases, spreadsheets, social media accounts; answering telephones and providing related follow- through. Exhibits initiative, proficiency, and adaptability to optimize the time of those supported. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; a commitment to quality and excellence in service; confidentiality; and professionalism are important components of the role. Demonstrates proficient use of computer hardware and software, telecommunication, and other office equipment and ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously. Is accountable for ensuring accuracy and completeness through attention to detail. Qualifications Position requires high school diploma or G. E. D. with a minimum of two years' experience in an administrative support role or one-year degree/diploma in an administrative, business, or medical-related program with a minimum of one-year experience in an administrative support role, or an associate's degree in an administrative, business, or medical-related program. Administrative support role experience must include performance of responsibilities such as meeting management and calendar coordination, creating/transcribing correspondence/documents, and utilization of business-related software to produce databases, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.Possess high-level skills in organization, customer service, professionalism, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication, and the ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrate effective and appropriate decision-making, judgment, and confidentiality as well as attention to detail and follow-through. Experience with coordination of travel and expense management. Proficient application of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Prefer work-related experience within the last ten years. None required. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail $21.13 - $29.63/ hour. Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including