Assistant To the Chair-Intermediate (CT Surgery)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for providing professional administrative support in the performance of various complex administrative duties while directing or coordinating daily operations of office and/or program(s).

Requirements

• Knowledge in office management and administrative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge in academic department in an institution of higher education is a plus.
• Knowledge of record retention regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated poise and professionalism.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in academic department in an institution of higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees daily operations of office and/or program.
• Compiles data, statistics and other information and materials for meetings, lectures or events.
• Handles department chairperson’s correspondence, travel arrangements, committee agendas, filing, calendar, and mail.
• Advises on policy, procedural and operational issues.
• Independently composes, edits correspondence, devises course of action and independently responds to faculty-staff.
• Serves as staff and resource designee and acts as liaison between faculty, staff and Chair Offices.
• Manages calendar by scheduling appointments, designated activities and research.
• Acts as liaison with internal and external groups/offices/ constituents.
• Provides support to various departmental committees related to promotion-tenure of faculty, faculty mid-probationary review, post-tenure evaluation, tracking changes and appropriateness reviews with minimum faculty consultation, and prepares and distributes meeting minutes.
• Composes correspondence for Chair/Executive level equivalent signature.
• Reviews and edits draft publications and other written documents.
• Assists with event planning and performs special projects as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees