Administrative Assistant I - School of Medicine - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Administrative Assistant I position in the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine provides high-level support to the Department Leader(s) with a wide range of administrative and general office support. In this role, it is critical that the ideal candidate demonstrate the ability to be a team player, to be proactive and be willing to take initiative to support the goals of the department while displaying courteous and professional behavior.

A day in the life of a Administrative Assistant I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Provide primary administrative support to the Department Leader including but not limited to telephone and guest reception, printing, faxing, copying, filing, bulk mailing as well as mailing packages, letters, etc., reviewing and/or organizing emails and other address directories, coordinates, plans and schedules in-person and remote meetings including meeting locations, dates, conference and/or Google Meet/Zoom lines, preparing and distributing agendas, handouts, food as needed, and any related arrangements . Record and archive meetings, take notes and minutes and distribute them.
• Provide calendar management support as requested by the Leader in addition to typing and composing correspondence for signature.
• Provide courteous front line introduction and assistance to callers, visitors, etc. to the HMSOM.
• Assure compliance with HMH policies with respect to travel arrangements, purchasing, accounts payable, expense reimbursement, etc.
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements according to HMH Policy.
• Prepare reports/forms, purchase orders, travel authorizations and other disbursement requests.
• Track and manage budgets and purchasing/accounts payable.
• Organize and prepare training materials; communicate with internal / external trainers, volunteers (when present), and attendees regarding training sessions and/or meetings; document and distribute evaluation materials and action items for follow up.
• Assist the Dept. Leader with the planning and coordination of key department projects/priorities and events to include administrative support, reviewing reports, and assisting with planning as directed by the Leader.
• Investigate, organize and input pertinent information into constituent management software.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills as well as proficient use of the Internet.
• Excellent oral and written (including proofreading) communication skills while exercising discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate exceptional skills in coordinating and working collaboratively with diverse groups to achieve complex objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think independently and problem solve, yet work within the general guidelines established by the Leader.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand perspectives of a multi-faceted team.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality where applicable.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years relevant work experience in a growing, dynamic environment supporting a large team of professionals.
• Experience with the Google Suite of software.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!