Administrative Assistant

EVMS•Norfolk, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of administrative support and problem-solving duties of a confidential nature for the Department and its Divisions. Compiling regular and special reports using established formats and procedures. The allocation of time in support of Departmental Division’s is at the discretion of the Department leadership and will be determined by the Administrative Support Specialist.

Requirements

Strong communicational skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize competing priorities
Ability to work independently
Ability to meet important deadlines
Attention to detail is critical
Strong MS Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook
Highly flexible
Keen awareness of customer service
Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
Experience in an academic and/or health care setting is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to leadership and assist other faculty members within the Department/Division’s as needs dictate.
Handle telephone communications with politeness and professionalism, screening callers, relaying messages, and welcoming visitors.
Manage incoming correspondence by opening sorting, prioritizing, and distributing materials efficiently
Maintain organized files containing all relevant materials, including confidential information, such as correspondence, contracts, and meeting materials.
Prepare presentations for departmental/divisional leadership using formats like PowerPoint, ensuring a polished and informative visual representation.
Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned to fulfill the evolving needs of the Department.
Serve as Administrative support to Administrative management and Division Chiefs.
Serve as liaison with EVMS Medical Group and off site healthcare facilities as needed to coordinate the credentialing of all new clinical providers and secure hospital privileges
Prepare presentations for leadership in formats such as Power Point.
Assist in coordinating materials and information for Departmental Newsletter with Chair & Admin Support Specialist
Maintain files on all correspondence, contracts, meeting materials, etc. to include confidential information.
Effectively and professionally handle all correspondence under the Faculty's name.
Assist faculty with Letters of Recommendation for students, and other required correspondence.
Coordinate faculty and administrative meetings to include correspondence, sending out advanced notifications with location, topic etc. to all faculty and related personnel; coordinate the catering for same; ensure meeting site is secured and confirmed with equipment provisions if necessary- including Virtual meetings.
Coordinates all office needs, copier, purchasing, conference room set -up, supplies, etc.
Serve as Back up Administrative support to the Chair.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the department.