Sr Administrative Assistant, Plastic Surgery

Job Description - Sr Administrative Assistant, Plastic Surgery (853464) WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision to provide advanced administrative support in coordinating day-to-day operations of department or division office. Provide administrative support to the Plastic Surgery department. Works closely with other administrative staff assisting with scheduling, covering clinic, and providing support to faculty. General administrative experience in a healthcare environment preferred. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer EXPERIENCE 3 years of related secretarial/administrative experience. May consider higher education completed in lieu of minimum requirements. Testing may be required. JOB DUTIES Relieves supervisor of a variety of administrative duties, which involve thorough understanding of functions, programs, and policies of the organization; may coordinate day-to-day operations of the office; makes recommendations for changes to procedures. Prepares or assists in preparation of grant applications, grant budgets, manuscripts, book chapters, etc.; ensures proper format, grammar, and completeness. Functions as liaison with other departments, including Human Resources, Telecommunications, Physical Plant, Purchasing, and Accounting; prepares online and paper documents as needed. Completes and coordinates complex projects and reports as assigned by supervisor, which may require significant contact with other departments and outside organizations and use of various computer software applications. Composes and/or types letters, memorandums, and other non-routine and moderately complex correspondence, which does not require the attention of the supervisor. Maintains sub-ledgers and ledgers for various accounts, including reviewing expenditures and encumbrances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring appropriate use of funds. Plans and coordinates projects, such as meetings, appointments, conferences, seminars, and workshops; arranges for meeting facilities, hotel accommodation, transportation, refreshments, luncheons, banquets, receptions, etc.; develops and arranges printing of brochures; handles finances for the program, including determination of charge to sponsoring department; establishes registration fees; processes all vouchers relating to the event. Takes, transcribes, and distributes minutes for meetings. May transcribe dictation of medical or scientific terminology; ensures correct format, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr