Staff Assistant
4 weeks ago
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Occupational Summary
Perform responsible admin istrative and secretarial duties of a complex and confidential nature in support of major departmental or divisional activities to relieve super visor of varied clerical and administrative responsibilities and to main tain efficiency in organizational operations.
Work Performed
Screen and route mail and documents; deter mine whichto respond to or which to bring to supervisor's attention based on content of communication and broad knowledge of departmental progr ams and activities.
Organize and maintain divisional or department al files of records, reports and correspondence required for reference a nd efficient operation of division or department; maintain up-to-date ma nagement and procedural manuals, directives and relatedrecords; interpre t new directives, policies and regulations and inform appropriate person nel of changes.
Assist in preparing complex reports and proposalsrequiring the identification of sources, compilation, analysis and evalu ation of data.
Review reports received for supervisor; check and c ompare with source documents and bring significant items, changes, error s or omissions to the attention of the supervisor.
Assist in the p reparation of complex and diversified departmental or divisional budgets making recommendations and projections based on knowledge of program ac tivities and departmental operations.
Compose letters and statements independently requiring interpretation and application of departmenta l policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Take and transcribe dictation; type letters, reports and records ensuring grammatical accur acy, conformance with general policyand factual correctness.
Sche dule and coordinate arrangements for seminars and conferences and establ ish appointments, meetings and speaking engagements for supervisor; atte nd meetings to take minutes, provide information and serve as a resourceperson; interviewcallers; answer questions concerning departmental or d ivisional activities and transmit instructions and/or information to and from staff members; serve as liaison with administrative personnel and external agencies concerning University policiesand procedures, grant ad ministration and budgetary preparation and control.
Advise and dir ect secretarial, clerical or other personnel in the department or divisi on; make work assignments and review work for accuracy and completeness. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list ofall responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principles and practices normally acquired through two years of post-secondary education in administrative support or a related business field.
Experience
Work generally requires three years of related secretarial/clerical experience to acquire skills necessary to administer complex office functions related to office management, communications, and budgetary/accounting activities. OR and equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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