What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant, Sr. position at Meharry Medical College?
This position will support the Dean of the School of Medicine with administrative and operational activities. The position will provide high level of administrative support to the Dean in achievement of the school's goals; performs confidential and detailed administrative duties; consults and communicates with members of the executive committee and other senior level administrators of the College. Coordinates special projects and prepares related reports for the Dean.
Daily Operations
- Performs high level confidential administrative duties and delegated duties in support of the Dean. Prepares written correspondence for the Dean which may include composing student letters, memorandums, and other confidential correspondence as instructed.
- Works with the Executive Associate on management of the Dean's calendar. The Dean's schedule is top priority for this position. The incumbent must understand how to plan a day for a Dean or senior level executive. Attends meetings with the Dean and prepares notes as requested by the Dean.
- Performs executive office special project duties related to the Dean's extramural activities (i.e. Boards, Committees, and / or Advisory Councils) in the absence of the Executive Associate.
- Attends meetings of the Board of Trustees, transcribe and compose meeting minutes. Work with the Corporate Secretary on action items needed for plenary in the absence of the Executive Associate.
- Prepares reports for the Dean of the School of Medicine. These reports may be for internal use for accrediting agencies. Coordinates, interprets, implements, and monitors adherence to College policies and procedures.
- Coordinate all travel arrangements for the Office of the Dean. Makes arrangements for membership and annual meetings, i.e. physical and agenda.
- Interacts with employees, representatives of organizations and groups and other entities involving discussions, explanation, and interpretation of policies, rules regulations and operations of the College. Initiates and coordinates searches for administrative support positions.
- Plans and directs preparation for special events such as retreats, receptions, commencement, and dinners hosted by the School, functions for dignitaries, routine business luncheons, and dinners and some professional entertaining.
- Works with the Executive Associate to coordinate Executive leadership evaluations on behalf of the Dean.
Other administrative duties as assigned
Required Skills
Required Education and Experience