Assistant to the Chair - Surgery

The Department of Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Administrative Officer 4. In this role you will be responsible for managing and performing the administrative services to ensure the successful general operations of the department. Administrative services include activities in finance and human resources and may also include IT, facilities, or student services. General management activities include long and short range strategic planning in determining the mission and directing all activities of multi-disciplinary departments through subordinate management staff.

Pay Range: $78,800.00 - $175,000.00 annually.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
• Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Advanced skills in short and long term strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving and customer service
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.