Administrative Specialist (International Health) - #Staff
Johns Hopkins University, Duluth, MN, United States
The Department of International Health at The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health is seeking an
Administrative Specialist
.
The Administrative Specialist provides varied administrative support ranging from standard to complex for an individual, group, and/or unit requiring high level expertise and independent decision making. Works on administrative assignments that require research, initiative, independent discretion, and specialized knowledge and abilities. Leads or assists with ad-hoc or recurring projects. Responsibilities require significant collaboration and coordination with others within and outside of the unit and extensive knowledge of the organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Independently manage complex calendars and meeting schedules based on an understanding of shifting priorities.
Provide preparation for meetings, presentations, and discussions by gathering critical details to facilitate timely responses and task management.
Support staff management and team meetings and provide follow-up on action items.
Anticipate departmental needs by prioritizing incoming work to ensure timely and effective resolution and following up with deadlines, drafts, reminders.
Lead or significantly contribute to recurring or ad-hoc projects, including providing support or guidance to other staff.
Assist with planning and conduct of events as needed.
Perform general office management necessary for efficient operations. e.g. assisting with space issues, room reservation requests, technology needs, etc.
Ensure timely processing and submission of travel reimbursements, online payments, purchase orders, and non-employee expense reimbursements.
Locate and compile information to format and produce reports, graphs, tables, records, and other sources of information.
Responsible for answering questions, providing guidance, and disseminating information.
Interpret and communicate operating policies.
Proactively identify and assist with the resolution of administrative problems.
Maintain high-level knowledge of the informal and formal department goals, standards, policies, and procedures including familiarity with other departments in the school/division.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, with experience working on special projects and assignments.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
Calendar Management - Advanced
Financial Administration - Advanced
Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
Meeting Coordination - Advanced
Office Procedures - Advanced
Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
Organizational Skills - Advanced
Report Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Administrative Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Minnesota
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Administrative Specialist
.
The Administrative Specialist provides varied administrative support ranging from standard to complex for an individual, group, and/or unit requiring high level expertise and independent decision making. Works on administrative assignments that require research, initiative, independent discretion, and specialized knowledge and abilities. Leads or assists with ad-hoc or recurring projects. Responsibilities require significant collaboration and coordination with others within and outside of the unit and extensive knowledge of the organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Independently manage complex calendars and meeting schedules based on an understanding of shifting priorities.
Provide preparation for meetings, presentations, and discussions by gathering critical details to facilitate timely responses and task management.
Support staff management and team meetings and provide follow-up on action items.
Anticipate departmental needs by prioritizing incoming work to ensure timely and effective resolution and following up with deadlines, drafts, reminders.
Lead or significantly contribute to recurring or ad-hoc projects, including providing support or guidance to other staff.
Assist with planning and conduct of events as needed.
Perform general office management necessary for efficient operations. e.g. assisting with space issues, room reservation requests, technology needs, etc.
Ensure timely processing and submission of travel reimbursements, online payments, purchase orders, and non-employee expense reimbursements.
Locate and compile information to format and produce reports, graphs, tables, records, and other sources of information.
Responsible for answering questions, providing guidance, and disseminating information.
Interpret and communicate operating policies.
Proactively identify and assist with the resolution of administrative problems.
Maintain high-level knowledge of the informal and formal department goals, standards, policies, and procedures including familiarity with other departments in the school/division.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, with experience working on special projects and assignments.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
Calendar Management - Advanced
Financial Administration - Advanced
Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
Meeting Coordination - Advanced
Office Procedures - Advanced
Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
Organizational Skills - Advanced
Report Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Administrative Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Minnesota
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.