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Job Description ADMIN OFCR 2 Working Title Executive Administrative Specialist - Undergraduate Medical Education
Job Code 007376 Grade 19
Department Name Undergrad Medical Ed - D02005 Department Head Deborah Deas
Supervisor Tracey Trettin Effective Date 07/19/2021
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

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
As Executive Administrative Specialist to the Senior Associate Dean (SAD) Education, the Associate Dean (AD), and the Financial & Administrative Officer (FAO), in the School of Medicine (SOM), provides executive level coordination and support to designated individuals, and when needed other high-level management and staff in the Dean's Office. Provides executive level programmatic and administrative support on a wide range of issues, projects, programs, and on matters of importance to the School of Medicine. Represent the SOM in a professional manner, exercising sound judgment, tact, and the utmost discretion. Have thorough understanding of the priorities and expectations of senior leadership and take these into account in coordinating schedules. Manage calendars, assuring the designated individuals are scheduled appropriately, fully briefed and have all relevant background materials for each engagement, as well as tracking all tasks and deliverables due. Manage all aspects of the designated individual's business. Strategize and advise in university communications, meetings/travel schedules, campus and community events, etc. regarding the leader's role as it applies to each situation. This includes travel prep, briefings, follow-up and timely reimbursement. Staff relevant SOM committees and work groups: develop and distribute agendas, attend meetings, record highlights, track action items and initiate follow-up as necessary. Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems for easy retrieval. Initiate policies and procedures within the office to achieve maximum efficiency.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Prior experience in a medical school, medical center or hospital environment. Preferred
Demonstrated extensive and progressive experience providing high-level executive, project management and analytical support. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Gathers and analyzes financial and other resource data; prepares reports or analyses of operational activities, evaluates current and proposed services, etc.
  • Coordinates calendars for SAD, AD, and FAO of, Education and Medical Education unit, making scheduling decisions in accordance with the SAD, AD and FAO.. Synthesizes and reviews information and briefs the SAD and others in advance of meetings, conferences and travel. Ensures all logistics are taken care of relating to travel and events attended by the SAD and others in Medical Education unit. Maintains research/teaching evaluations: keeps electronic and hard copy files of various research and research related projects. Assists in the development and strategic planning of upcoming research plans, activities and collaborations. Coordinates and schedules interviews with candidates and various internal and external constituents, coordinates itineraries, provides all relevant interview materials to search committee. Provides parking permits for visitors/interview candidates.
30
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.
  • Provides analytical and project management support to the SAD, Education, the Medical Education unit and other executive staff in the Dean's Office. Interacts extensively with senior staff to gather needed data and information, analyzes a wide range of complex issues and requests, provides sound recommendations, takes action to resolve problems and follows up to ensure issues are resolved appropriately. Assists with LCME accreditation process as needed: providing supporting documentation, tracking progress of various documents/materials and taking minutes for sub-committee meetings.
25
Functions as a resource on issues such as researching complex financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.
  • Screens incoming mail and tracks action items to ensure timely response. Routes mail, responds to or redirects correspondence as appropriate. Briefs the SAD and others in Medical Education unit on problems of significance and urgency and offers suggestions on possible actions or responses.
20
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.
5
Staffs various ad hoc committee meetings and/or task forces, as needed. Other duties as assigned.
5
Assists in Medical Education team yearly evaluation/appraisal process. Sends out reminders regarding appraisal submission, collects appraisals and sets up appraisal reviews for those reporting to Dean of Education. Maintains copies of appraisals.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Required
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Required
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
Demonstrated ability to determine and locate relevant and reliable sources for the collection of information and data. Required
Ability to remain flexible at all times with changing priorities and last minute changes. Required
Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of academic and administrative structure of UCR. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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