Administrative Assistant at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



PSD KAVLI: Administration and Staff



About the Department



The Kavli Institute of Cosmological Physics brings together Astronomers and Physicists in a unique interdisciplinary environment to study the deep connections between the very big (the universe) and the very small (elementary particles). Reporting to the Director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP), the Administrative Assistant is responsible for scheduling meeting rooms, monitoring, and updating the unit's calendar, maintaining the database for fellows, visitors and students and works in conjunction with the Building Manager to ensure the facilities are operating to the highest levels of efficiency. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing the Director/Chair's calendar, sending emails on his behalf, and making travel arrangements while exercising high levels of confidentiality and discretion.



Job Summary



The job provides business support within established procedures regarding office and location support activities. Identifies, enhances, and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies for which the support is being provided by working autonomously within established procedures and practices. Ensures the correct functioning of facilities, offices, and/or business support services.



Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Director's calendar and travel arrangements.


• Responsible for processing and tracking financial transactions, including:
  
  
  • Processing GEMS expense reports for the Director.
  
  
  • Processing reimbursements for visitors/postdocs.
  
  
  • Submitting purchase orders and related invoices to SSO for processing.
  
  
  • Paying departmental invoices to vendors (using GEMS card, ePayments).
  
  
  
  


• Maintaining and distributing office keys.


• Maintaining office supplies (paper, printer toner, etc.).


• Event Support:
  
  
  • Assist with reserving conference rooms.
  
  
  • Provide staff support at programs and special events- assist with set-up and clean-up.
  
  
  
  


• Contacts for custodial and facilities services - work with the Institute Administrator and Building manager to resolve issues.


• Assists the Institute Administrator with the postdoc hiring process on an as-needed basis.


• Assists the Institute Administrator with outreach projects (space explorer's program) on an as-needed basis.


• Provides administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office.


• Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves mostly routine and some complex inquiries.


• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:




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Preferred Competencies

• Proficiency with Outlook.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Standard office setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)


• Cover Letter (preferred)


• References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Administration & Management



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Non-Exempt



Pay Frequency



Biweekly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



20



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



Posting Statement



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