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Administrative Support Professional I, Department of Surgery (College of Medicin

Phase2 Technology, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Position Overview

The College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking an experienced Administrative Support Professional who is ready for their next career move. This position will work closely with Senior Leadership, Department Administrator, Senior Executives, faculty, and staff of the assigned department, helping them manage their educational, clinical, and research missions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, be able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, have strong written and verbal communication skills, maintain a professional demeanor, handle sensitive confidential information, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Leadership Support

Assist in managing day‑to‑day administrative support operations of the department/office.
Schedule and manage meetings with executive leaders from COM‑P, UA, and partner hospitals.
Prioritize and arrange meetings, conferences and appointments for department leadership; make necessary travel reservations and itineraries; determine and prepare background materials needed.
Prepare and design materials for meetings as directed and take meeting minutes.
Investigate, evaluate and resolve typical administrative/operational problems or situations impacting staff/faculty work unit.
Manage all logistics for meetings (room reservations, technical support, food and beverages, parking arrangements, communication to participants, etc.).
Coordinate with Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources to facilitate faculty and staff recruitments and other committees as needed.
Schedule interviews and manage logistics for job applicants.
Department Support

Prioritize workload, meetings, and appointments to meet work unit operations; assist in the coordination and implementation of multiple projects.
Provide skilled support on a variety of strategic initiatives, with direction (such as organizing documents, tracking progress, action items).
Evaluate and recommend operational changes to work unit to ensure effectiveness and compliance with university policies and regulations.
Investigate, evaluate and resolve typical administrative/operational problems or situations impacting staff/faculty work unit.
Work with appropriate administrative offices for website updates as required.
Financial Management Activities

Purchases & bill pay for department (P‑card, Disbursement Vouchers, travel & other reimbursements).
Maintain finance documentation as required.
General Office Operations

Compose confidential correspondence when required, as directed.
Organize and file office documents as required (department inbox, phone lists, inventory, etc.).
Coordinate business affairs, personnel matters and may interpret policies and procedures.
Order supplies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Proficient in English composition, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Competence in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skilled in using personal computers and related software applications.
Capable of analyzing problems and making sound decisions.
Effective in both verbal and written communication.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
1 year of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Suite.
Experience with prioritizing multiple projects and achieving desired results and deadlines.
Experience with managing multiple calendars.
High degree of flexibility.
High degree of attention to detail.
Excellent data entry skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Additional Information

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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