Administrative Assistant

Position Overview:

The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) seeks to hire an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to CAIMH and grant-related activities and deliverables, as well as assist with social media communication efforts. This is a 10-12 hour per week remote position.

Reporting Relationship:

The Administrative Assistant is appointed by and reports to the Assistant Director of the Center for American Indian and Minority Health.

Job Duties/Responsibilities (100%):

• Organize and manage the CAIMH contact list
• Outreach and communication to CAIMH alumni in alignment with grant/funding requirements
• Develop a process to keep contact information for CAIMH students and community network updated and functional
• Assist with the development of CAIMH Student Mentorship Circle and correspondent communications
• Attend CAIMH meetings that pertain to the responsibilities of the role
• Develop CAIMH marketing materials on Canva
• Assist in the management of CAIMH social media accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and one-year general office/clerical experience. Training/education may substitute for some of the experience. Requires knowledge and/or demonstrated ability needed to perform general office tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Experience with administrative tasks
• Ability to create visually appealing and engaging designs utilizing Canva
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with managing social media platforms
• Experience or interest in health sciences
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of local Indigenous culture
• Experience working with AI/AN communities

The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) is part of the University of Minnesota Medical School, located on the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more than 50 years, CAIMH has recruited, supported, and graduated Native American physicians who serve Native communities locally, regionally, and nationally.

The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH), in partnership with Native American communities, strives to improve American Indian and Alaska Native physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.

Pay Range: $25 an hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 30% time

Work Location: Remote

Reports to: CAIMH Assistant Director

Direct Reports: None

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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