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Administrative Specialist for Special Projects and Senior Director
Administrative Specialist for Special Projects and Senior DirectorWashington Staffing • Seattle, WA, US
Administrative Specialist for Special Projects and Senior Director

Administrative Specialist for Special Projects and Senior Director

Washington Staffing • Seattle, WA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Administrative Specialist

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Under the supervision of the Senior Director for Finance, HR, and Administration for the Executive Office (EO) of the President and Provost, the Administrative Specialist provides management and oversight of special projects as well as high-level administrative and professional support to the Senior Director and members of the Executive Office Finance and HR Management Teams.

As a member of the Executive Office of the President and Provost, this position is expected to work closely and collaboratively with members of the EO to ensure seamless support and smooth operations. The EO Finance and EO HR teams support a budget of $50+ million and total headcount of 800+ temporary and ongoing positions under the Executive Office organization.

The successful candidate must manage multiple and competing priorities with frequently tight deadlines skillfully, reliably, accurately, and confidentially while demonstrating discretion and independent judgement in all areas of operation. Input and demand come from multiple directions, people, organizations, and activities. Managing this breadth and complexity requires a good working relationship with colleagues, excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to deal with the unexpected, an acceptance of a certain level of stress, an ability to maintain an optimistic outlook, a capacity for innovation, and a willingness to embrace change and process improvement.

The Executive Office of the President and Provost interacts with the diverse units of the university as well as external constituents and partners from local, national, and international institutions and communities. This highly visible office strives to provide exceptional and professional service to all who request assistance from the University of Washington. The Administrative Specialist, as a representative of Executive Office, correspondingly encompasses this high level of service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Special Projects Management

  • Under the general guidance of the Senior Director, manage executive search coordination and logistics. Executive searches are high-impact / high-visibility initiatives requiring professional tact and discretion in all communications and actions. This position provides lead coordination by working directly with the Executive Office team, search advisory committee co-chairs, committee members, executive search firm, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide high level administrative and logistical support for 5-year leadership reviews of vice provosts and vice presidents which the Senior Director leads and partners with the Associate Vice President for Total Talent Management.
  • Provide high level organizational and administrative support for the Administrators Council which the Senior Director leads.
  • Manage other special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Executive Assistance to the Senior Director

  • Provide administrative support to the Senior Director, requiring a clear understanding of all programs, projects, initiatives, and priorities operating under the Senior Director's purview; utilize independent judgement in prioritizing tasks and assignments to meet immediate and long-term action items; proactively and independently manage an active calendar of appointments; coordinate meeting logistics and handle all technology set up; research and organize meeting materials on an as-requested basis.
  • Manage communications as assigned by the Senior Director; may include screening and triaging correspondence, applying independent judgement in directly responding to questions / requests or escalating to the Senior Director or other EOSE team members as appropriate; draft, proof, and finalize letters and other formal correspondence for the Senior Director's signature.
  • Directly coordinate day-to-day activities to ensure effective schedule management; initiate and arrange special conferences, meetings, events, and travel. Ensure the Senior Director is fully briefed on agenda items and has received all required materials. Research and prepare all necessary briefing documents for the Senior Director and anticipate the Senior Director's needs.

    • Process Improvement and Business Continuity

  • Lead process improvement and business continuity efforts for the Executive Office (EO) Shared Environment. Incumbent will be delegated a level of authority to make decisions to support business continuity goals which affect EOSE operations for the portfolio of 15 major units, $50+ million budget, and a headcount of over 800 staff and student employees.
  • Regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion in managing business continuity efforts for EOSE operations and policies. On behalf of the Senior Director, drive effective and frequent communication and collaboration among various EOSE team members; proactively and independently follow up on priorities and issues; acting under delegated authority of the Senior Director, define and execute common goals and processes for optimal efficiency.
  • Proactively provide regular status reports to the Senior Director on projects and issues, highlighting key priorities, identifying possible challenges, and making recommendations or presenting solutions.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of administrative support experience, especially at a senior or executive leadership level. Equivalent education / experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license / certification / registration.

    • Additional Requirements

  • Experience in composing, editing written correspondence and complex documents including but not limited to : merging and sorting, integrating text with graphics, spreadsheets and data base files, upload / downloading, etc.
  • Full proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, including strong attention to detail. Must be able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high profile environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Working knowledge of communications technology tools and other resources (AV equipment, Zoom, Google Drive, Sharepoint).
  • Ability to remain composed during high pressure situations, and provide excellent customer service under all circumstances.
  • Demonstrated ability dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.

    • Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working within a large, complex, and / or de-centralized organization.

    • Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum : $72,000.00 annual

    Pay Range Maximum : $80,400.00 annual

    Other Compensation :

    Benefits : For information about benefits for this position, visit https : / / www.washington.edu / jobs / benefits-for-uw-staff /

    Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

    Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) : 100.00%

    Union / Bargaining Unit : Not Applicable

    About the UW

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

    Our Commitment

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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