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Job Title ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II Position Number 8150088 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name PHYSIOLOGY Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities This is a combined position that supports the administrative needs of the Chair and Directors with the department’s administrative activities, and coordinates various administrative processes and projects. This position has responsibility for several established and ongoing complex and/or difficult processes unique to the department, in addition to general administrative support for the department.

Chair Support: Maintains chair’s calendar to include scheduling meetings, arranging appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements Brings pertinent dates to chair’s attention, prepares and/or provides necessary documents for use in meetings Records, transcribes and distributes meeting minutes for the Physiology faculty meetings; prepares and distributes faculty meeting agenda Assists chair with all aspects of faculty recruitment. High degree of professionalism required for constant contact with external contacts Assists with faculty employment processes to varying degrees by monitoring and maintaining credential files of applicants, preparing master files for search committees, preparing correspondence to applicants, creating and mainlining applicant spreadsheet Prepares and proofreads correspondence, reports and other documents Serves as communication hub of the department by communicating information from the chair and/or directors to others, making information available to others by mail, email, telephone, web, departmental boards, and providing complex information on processes specific to the department to faculty, staff, students and external visitors
Department Seminar Series: Organizes all aspects of invited speakers for the CaMP seminar series with minimal assistance from Committee Chair. Includes contact with external speakers and administrative staff to coordinate travel, agendas, room reservations, reimbursements, etc. Submits reports to ensure departmental seminar series maintains CME credit status; submits required documentation to CME office for each speaker Ensure CME sign in sheet is available at all seminars; enters names of attendees for CME credit Maintains spreadsheet of seminar expenses Create, distribute and post seminar flyers Order food for student/speaker lunches Escorts speaker when on site and arranges transport Submits check requisitions for speakers honorarium and completes expense reimbursements as needed

Departmental Support: Organizes and maintains an accurate paper and electronic filing system for departmental chair, director, program directors and department Act as mentor and trainer to junior level support staff, students and volunteers Orders and maintains supplies Submits facility requests as required Serves as principal contact and source of information for students, staff, faculty and external visitors Handle special projects and events (organize student career day, departmental events). Organizes, coordinates, plans, and conducts departmental events by securing space, equipment, food, preparing invitations, announcements, agendas, brochures, and packets, making travel arrangements and reservations, and overseeing the event as it occurs Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds Places purchasing orders in Lawson Acts as receptionist to internal and external visitors by answering departmental general phone and greeting guests
Computer Skills: Reviewing and updating departmental web-site (weekly) Attending and active in the social media committee meetings and follow-up activity Obtaining computer and related quotes for the Department Recording faculty lectures; help with editing, storage and organization of same

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three year of experience in an administrative position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Knowledge in fundraising and/or higher education is considered beneficial. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication
High level organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Must be self-motivated Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A Computer Skills Proficiency in Word, Excel, Slate, Zoom
Aptitude to learn specific computer applications as required Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 10/29/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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* Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in an administrative position? Yes No * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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