Executive Administrative Assistant
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Position Summary: The CMS Dean's Office Executive Administrative Assistant (EAA) coordinates all aspects of professional administrative support, day-to-day and long-range, to the Dean and assists the Director in executing a wide range of projects, office coordination, and events. The ideal candidate is a resourceful self-starter that has a proven track record in providing high level administrative support to an executive leader. This individual must be adept in working with a variety of stakeholders in a professional and positive manner while exercising initiative, confidentiality, flexibility, and independent judgement. This is a full time position at 37.5 hours-per-week. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year! Who Are We Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Dean's Office Administrative Functions:
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Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. Work is performed in a typical office environment with light physical demand that requires both desk work and work at file cabinets. EEO, including Disability/Vets |