About the Role
The Administrative Assistant will support the daily administrative and operational activities of the Brain and Cognitive Health Technology (BCHT) division. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced academic and research environment. The candidate should also be comfortable using modern workplace technology to support communication, scheduling, and office efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to department faculty and staff.
- Record, prepare, and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and departmental communications.
- Review, proofread, and edit documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and completeness.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars for Dr. Germine, and potentially team as needed.
- Assist in coordination of meetings, seminars, and departmental events.
- Maintain departmental files, records, and correspondence.
- Assist with office operations including supply ordering, reimbursement requests, and work orders.
- Prepare expense reports, travel requests, reimbursement documentation, and departmental purchasing requests.
- Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems, databases, and shared digital records.
- Utilize technology platforms and software applications to improve workflow efficiency, scheduling, communication, and record management.
- Assist with online systems, cloud-based collaboration tools, and digital communication platforms used by the department.
- Assist with virtual meetings using Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrate openness to learning and implementing new technology systems, automation tools, and AI-assisted workplace applications.
- Assist with mail distribution, telephone coverage, visitor reception, scanning, photocopying, faxing, and general office support.
- Interact professionally and effectively with faculty, students, fellows, research staff, university departments, and external contacts.
- Attend departmental meetings, lab meetings, and research coordination sessions as required.
- Perform additional related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and 4+ years of administrative support experience are required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Uses independent judgement when responding to inquiries.
- Must be able to effectively track time and resources to prioritize own work assignments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment and produce quality work from conception to completion on assigned projects.
- Must possess high degree of familiarity with college and departmental/divisional policies, procedures and practices.
- Must possess strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) and Project Management and Documentation Software.
- Comfortable using video conferencing and collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience with databases, scheduling systems, cloud-based file sharing, and online administrative tools preferred.
- Willingness and ability to learn new software systems, digital workflows, and emerging workplace technologies.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
- Project Management Software
- Documentation Software
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Databases
- Scheduling systems
- Cloud-based file sharing
- Online administrative tools
Experience Level
- 4+ years of administrative support experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $29.01 (Hiring Rate)
- $29.54 (Post Probationary Rate)
- $30.77 (Job Rate)
About the Company
- The Administrative Assistant will support the daily administrative and operational activities of the Brain and Cognitive Health Technology (BCHT) division.
