Administrative Specialist
We are seeking an Administrative Specialist who will provide varied administrative support ranging from standard to complex for an individual, group, and/or unit requiring high level expertise and independent decision making. Works on administrative assignments that require research, initiative, independent discretion, and specialized knowledge and abilities. Leads or assists with ad-hoc or recurring projects. Responsibilities require significant collaboration and coordination with others within and outside of the unit and extensive knowledge of the organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex calendars and meeting schedules based on an understanding of shifting priorities.
- Provide preparation for meetings, presentations, and discussions by gathering critical details to facilitate timely responses and task management.
- Staff management and team meetings, and follow-up on action items.
- Anticipate departmental needs by prioritizing incoming work to ensure timely and effective resolution and following up with deadlines, drafts, reminders.
- Lead or significantly contribute to recurring or ad-hoc projects, including providing support or guidance to other staff.
- Assist with planning and conduct of events as needed.
- Perform general office management necessary for efficient operations. e.g. assisting with space issues, room reservation requests, technology needs, etc.
- Ensure timely processing and submission of travel reimbursements, online payments, purchase orders, and non-employee expense reimbursements.
- Locate and compile information to format and produce reports, graphs, tables, records, and other sources of information.
- Responsible for answering questions, providing guidance, and disseminating information.
- Interpret and communicate operating policies.
- Proactively identify and assist with the resolution of administrative problems.
- Maintain high-level knowledge of the informal and formal department goals, standards, policies, and procedures including familiarity with other departments in the school/division.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of department events and operations.
- Collaborate closely with all internal and external key stakeholders in the Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute (GBCI).
- Monitor GBCI website.
- Planning, coordinating and executing all GBCI Center events, including high-level seminars, as well as multi-day retreats in various locations throughout the greater Baltimore area and various board meetings.
- Potential travel to events to various venues throughout the greater Baltimore area.
- Providing project management for various research projects within the Department and working with the Urology Director of Research in addition to collaborators throughout the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, with experience working on special projects and assignments.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years in providing high level expertise.
- Experience with special event management.
- Experience in an academic setting and/or development activities and operations, providing high level administrative oversight, coordination and advice.
- Experience with managing complex, multi-day event logistics both domestically and internationally.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage digital tools (e.g., Notion, Google Workspace, scheduling platforms) for operational workflows and project coordination.
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Calendar Management - Advanced
- Financial Administration - Advanced
- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
- Meeting Coordination - Advanced
- Office Procedures - Advanced
- Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
- Organizational Skills - Advanced
- Report Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Administrative Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually ($75,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Uro Greenberg Bladder Cancer Inst
Personnel area: School of Medicine