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Organization:
Section Surgical Research
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
The position provides high level administrative assistant duties for the Section of Surgical Science’s Vice-Chair for Surgical Research. Serves as a primary resource for daily operations and provides administrative and business support to complex area(s), independently. Serves as a liaison with internal/external groups.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the responsibilities/duties include but not limited to:
- Process a high level of extremely confidential and sensitive information relating to faculty affairs, research & grant activities, and personnel issues; Screen and handle complex incoming phone calls; Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Monitor and update Surgical Research website
- In coordination with the Director of Surgical Research, assist with management of internal budgets
- Make travel arrangements for Vice Chair of Surgical Research; assist research faculty with coordination of research meetingsMonitor and help process faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions; maintain faculty bio sketches and CVs
- Process VA credentialing for Vice Chair;
- Liaison between faculty and staff for Vice Chair, resolving issues or escalating to appropriate person
- Arrange and coordinate complicated calendars, including extensive travel, difficult meeting schedules, appointments, expertly anticipating needs and changes, constantly rearranging priorities as appropriate
- Submit expenses for reimbursement or payment via Workday (i.e. travel, membership dues, licenses, etc.), reviewing expenses for compliance with departmental and Vanderbilt policies
- Assist Vice Chair with recruiting process, booking travel arrangements, arranging interview appointments, arranging payment, and submitting expenses
- Plan meetings for various committees with members from many different departments
- Assist in coordinating special events and other activities
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines, adapting to shifting priorities
- Providing support for activities on national committees or other professional affiliations.
- Prepare agendas, memos, and correspondence on behalf of Vice Chair
- Assist other research faculty with various administrative details, i.e.,scanning, saving files electronically, creating spreadsheets, etc.
- Develop and maintain all appropriate office files relating to personnel, budget & grant activities, and all affiliated matters within the office of the Vice Chair
- Support Vice Chair with lab activities including scheduling weekly or bi-weekly personnel meetings, scheduling interviews for potential research faculty
- Other duties as assigned
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Financial Processes (Intermediate): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Clerical/Administrative (Advanced): Clerical/Administration is a skill which includes most clerical and administrative functions typically carried out by secretaries, administrators and others who perform a clerical role. Among the duties are: Ad Hoc Reporting, Calendar Maintenance, Data Entry, Document Duplication, Document Filing and Maintenance, Document Preparation, Employee Record Maintenance, Employee Time Recording, Faxing and Electronic Mailing, Inventory Management, Mail Sorting and Distribution, Meeting Coordination and Scheduling, Message Management, Receptionist Tasks, Special Projects, Spreadsheet Preparation, Travel Arrangements, and Word Processing and Typing.
• Ad Hoc Reporting (Intermediate): The ability to access information from databases and prepare reports.
• Analytical Skills (Novice): The process of identifying, evaluating, interpreting and organizing data. It includes sorting through data to identify patterns and establish relationships for decision making.
• Human Resources Policies and Procedures (Novice): Knowledge, adherence and application of human resources policies and procedures.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
5 years
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
