General Information
Job Description | ADMIN OFCR 2 | Working Title | Project Coordinator, Biomedical Sciences |
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Job Code | 007376 | Grade | 19 |
Department Name | Biomedical Sciences - D01059 | Department Head | |
Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/06/2018 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
Uses professional concepts to apply organization policies and procedures to oversee a variety of ongoing administrative operational issues. Administers defined operational program. Analyzes and resolves operational problems of moderate scope. |
Department Custom Scope
The Project Coordinator for the Division of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Medicine (SOM) provides executive level programmatic and analytical support on a wide range of issues, projects, programs and on matters of importance to the School of Medicine. Incumbent provides support to the Division of Biomedical research centers: Center for Glial-Neuronal Interactions (CGNI) and Center for Molecular & Translational Medicine (MolMed). Represents the SOM in a professional manner, exercising mature judgement, tact, diplomacy, and the utmost discretion. Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing events and functions including symposiums, conferences, and recruitments; and independently manages small to large complex events for the division. Initiates policies and procedures within the office to achieve maximum efficient. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Administers a defined operational
program or activities which may include
some of the following functions:
finance, facilities, payroll, space
planning, student services, human
resources, communications,
informational technology or safety.
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20 |
Gathers and analyzes financial and other resource data; prepares reports or analyses of operational activities, evaluates current and proposed services, etc. | 10 |
Functions as a resource on issues such
as researching complex financial
discrepancies, escalated customer
service problems and vendor concerns.
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5 |
Assesses and recommends changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal policies. | 5 |
Participates in the development and revision of standard operating procedures and guidelines. | 5 |
Conducts trends analyses and helps develop resulting recommendations.
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10 |
Develops and maintains budgets. | 5 |
Provides critical policy analysis and technical support to search committees regarding University policies and procedures. Interacts regularly with candidates and guest speakers as the contact person for travel arrangements, reimbursements, policy inquiries, etc. Coordinates reimbursements for candidate/guest speaker expenses with SOM Business Operations. | 10 |
Serves as a major leader and communicator on behalf of and for the Division faculty: Represents the Division in constant interactions and communications with SOM, other campus departments, and external community members. Sends out monthly announcements to faculty. Notifies faculty of school wide events and guest speakers. Sends out announcements to SOM faculty and students on behalf of other campus departments. Coordinates weekly seminar announcements in collaboration with the Dean's Office. Helps direct faculty to appropriate personnel depending on needs and issues. Compiles and keeps an updated inventory of contacts within the Division, SOM, and with other campus units. Helps facilitate communication between faculty/staff and the Division Lab Manager. Defines and helps match expectations with other units. Coordinates with Strategic Communications and IT for various announcements, communications, and listservs. | 10 |
Provides guidance and assistance in the supervision of student assistants and volunteers. | 5 |
Assists with various accounting/financial transactions for Biomedical Sciences faculty by utilizing online financial systems. | 5 |
Other: Acts as backup for Biomedical Sciences Administrative Assistant when necessary. Participates in operational task forces, committees and/or workgroups. | 5 |
Assists with the creation and ongoing maintenance of Biomedical Sciences newsletter and website. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. | Preferred |
Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. | Required |
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. | Required |
Ability to work with a diverse group at all levels of an organization including faculty, staff, students, senior administrators and external constituents. Ability to work effectively with others in a climate that embraces diversity. | Required |
Demonstrated extensive and progressive experience providing high-level executive, project management and analytical support in a medical school, medical center, or hospital environment. | Preferred |
Demonstrated interpersonal skills using a high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion to interact in a positive and polished manner with diverse constituents, including campus colleagues, administrators, community members, and accreditation agencies. | Required |
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all matters and ability to work as part of a team effort to achieve departmental goals and objectives. | Required |
Ability to remain flexible at all times with changing priorities and last minute changes. | Required |
Demonstrated ability to determine and locate relevant and reliable sources for the collection of information and data. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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Occassional travel for university related business, conferences, meetings and professional development. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Physical Requirements
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Mental Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: No |