Administrative Liaison

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred.

• 1 year of experience with research-related activities and administrative duties and functions.

• Professional affiliations or membership requirements for this position:

• Mechanical or electronic equipment knowledge requirements:

• Software: Word WordPerfect Lotus Excel Other (specify):

• Ability to make sound decisions by applying policies and procedures using available resources.

• Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment.

• Advanced analytical, evaluative and objective critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the development and implementation of complex administrative programs.

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, granting agencies, and community members.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents.

• Ability to work independently on most of the administrative duties with limited supervision is required.

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative project coordinator for the Community Engagement and Research Core of the CTSI and Community Outreach and Education Core 25%

• Administrative assistant duties

• Coordinate research project activities and attend meetings of the different research activities.

• Coordinate meetings for investigators and provide general support for these meetings

• Assistance with financial management and grant and contract management

• Assist in preparation of announcements, presentations, administrative records and reports

• Maintain contact lists of speakers, caterers, Medical Center and community contacts

• Provide general support for day-to day office and program activities, including filing, answering phones, etc.

• Liaison with community members and outside agencies

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate well with internal and external research and professional staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent skill with excel, word and power point

• Ability to make detailed observations.

• Follow established policies and procedures to perform the functions of the job

• Compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner

• Ability to multitask, and identify tasks by priority

• Ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines

• Demonstrate cooperative behavior and positive-problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Available to work dependable, regular and occasional flexible shift

Salary: $67,000/yr.

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