Sr. Administrative Coordinator
Research Animal Resources (RAR) is seeking a Sr. Administrative Coordinator who will work at the front desk and provide administrative support for the Director/Attending Vet and at least two additional faculty and their programs within RAR that provide animal care. This position plays a highly visible role as the primary point of contact for all visitors, faculty, trainees, staff, and incoming calls to RAR. The Sr. Administrative Coordinator will report to the Administrator. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, independent, responsive, and results-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office or program.
- Provide complex administrative, project, and calendar support to a Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chair, Program Leadership or comparable business leaders.
- Manage team and/or assigned leaders calendars; plan and schedule meetings and coordinate their associated logistics.
- Support the administration of the department/unit's budget, including monitoring and tracking expenses, budget reconciliation, resolving issues, and assisting with developing budget projections, collecting information for budget development.
- May represent department management in appropriate circumstances within the scope of the position’s responsibility and purview.
- Independently develop and manage complex and key administrative projects (databases, reports, grant proposals, office workflow, records control, course materials).
- Coordinate purchasing processes; process various department bills and reconcile accounts.
- Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and staff high level meetings. Record and draft minutes; monitor and follow-up on action items.
- Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
- May serve as the liaison or office contact with facilities.
- Identify and resolve administration problems and issues.
- Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements).
- Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to assure efficiency in general office operations; interpret and communicate operating policies
- Develop and compile reports. May assist with preparation of presentations.
- Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
- May perform some non-routine and confidential administrative functions, as needed.
- Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
- Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for department/office events/functions.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Interpret office/administrative operating policies and when needed consult with supervisor in the resolution of administrative problems.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and adhere to deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and respond quickly, creatively, and flexibly.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
- Four years related experience
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Calendar Management: Intermediate
- Event Coordination: Intermediate
- Financial Administration: Intermediate
- Interpersonal Skills: Intermediate
- Meeting Coordination: Intermediate
- Office Procedures: Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications: Intermediate
- Organizational Skills: Intermediate
- Project Management: Developing
- Report Writing: Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Classified Title: Sr. Administrative Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30a-5:00p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration