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Virginia Commonwealth University

Administrative Manager, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States


Administrative Manager, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code
19284-19286

Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Posting Number
req6499

Unit
School Of Medicine MBU

Department
School of Medicine/Internal Medicine/SSLI

Department Website Link

Location
VCU

Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institutefor Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is seeking an Administrative Manager.This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will provide high-leveladministrative support to institute faculty and ensure efficient operation ofthe research office space. The incumbent should have exceptional organizationalskills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced and dynamic environment. Theideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and possess excellentcommunication, and time-management skills. This position requires a high degreeof confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support-

-Serve as the primary point of contact for the Chief Scientific Officer and other research cluster faculty leadership, managing their schedules, appointments, travel arrangements/reimbursements and academic documents, such as CVs and faculty appointment files.
-Independently prioritize needed meetings and other activities. Stay abreast of frequent schedule changes and provide advance notice and arrangements for meetings.
-Organize and prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and events.
-Manage correspondence, including drafting, editing, and proofreading emails, memos, and other documents, as assigned.
-Manage travel coordination to include researching travel options, coordinating with state travel agency, booking reservations, developing travel itineraries and processing reimbursements.
-Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding on behalf of, when appropriate.
-May support calendaring and meeting organization for senior staff on an as needed basis.

Meeting and Event Coordination -

-Coordinate meetings and events for the research mission, including booking venues, arranging catering, and preparing agendas and materials.
-Take detailed minutes during meetings, ensuring documentation of key actions and decisions.
-Assist with the preparation and distribution of meeting materials in advance of meetings.

Office Management -

-Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a productive and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
-Act as point of contact for IT support and facilities needs.
-Manage conference room calendar.
-Maintain office and administrative supplies, coordinating procurement processing.

Project Management-

-Support special projects as assigned, which may include coordinating special initiatives and/or collecting and compiling data.
-Track project progress, provide regular updates, and ensure deadlines are met.

Administrative Team Oversight -

-Foster a collaborative inclusive and team-oriented workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued.
-Supervise, train and mentor other administrative staff.
-Ensure employees understand their duties and performance expectations.
-Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training and development, acting swiftly and confidently to address any performance concerns.
-Communicate essential information between management and employees timely.

MinimumHiring Standards:
-Associate's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
-Management experience of other administrative professionals a plus.
-Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office management software.

PreferredQualifications:
-Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably supporting executive suite members, or relevant equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Information:
ORPEligible: - NO
Hours / weeks - 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Administrative Manager
University Title: : Senior Office Manager GA (19284-19286), GA 1-3
University Code: (19284N-19286N)
University Job Family: General Administration

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learningenvironment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities weserve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

VirginiaCommonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action universityproviding access to education and employment without regard to race, color,religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status,genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ordisability.

Qualifications

FLSA
University Employee

Job FTE
100

Exemption Status
Exempt

Restricted Position
No

E-Class
UF - University Employee FT

Job Category
University Employee

ORP Eligible
No

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience up to $73,800

Compensation Type
Salaried

Target Hire Date
12/13/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Demetria Patterson
demetria.patterson1@vcuhealth.org

Documents Needed to Apply
CV/Resume