Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support and assistance in the day-to-day administration to the Office of the Provost, including the Senior Vice Provost and the Vice Provost for Clinical Affairs. This is an on-site position responsible for managing front desk operations. This role involves conducting research, preparing reports, performing data entry, and maintaining a variety of routine administrative tasks, including preparing correspondence, receiving guests and visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintain a cordial and welcoming atmosphere by greeting and assisting visitors, students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders professionally and courteously.
• Receive, handle, and transfer phone calls promptly and courteously, directing calls to the appropriate parties or taking accurate messages when necessary.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries...
• Maintain and order office supplies, track inventory levels, and ensure an organized office suite to support efficient daily operations.
• Perform general office duties such as maintaining records, database systems, reports, memos, and statements using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
• Submits and follows up on maintenance and work order requests.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Senior Vice Provost and Vice Provost.
• Oversee and maintain executives' schedules.
• Coordinate conferences, make travel arrangements, and process reimbursements.
• Conduct research, compile data, maintain, and regularly update the clinical partner database.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Assists in all office activities and projects as requested.
• Perform other related clerical and administrative support duties as assigned.

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EEO Statement : Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement : Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

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