Administrative Support Specialist

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director of administration, UVM Cancer Center (UVMCC) leadership, and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, data collection, operationalizing processes related to the diverse needs of the UVMCC, external organizations, boards, funders, or leadership. Serve as primary point of contact for web updates for work related to the Community Outreach and Engagement, Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination, and the Plan to Enhance Diversity components, employing creativity and technical expertise. Plans and provides administrative and technical support for multiple meetings and activities. Serves as a backup point of contact for communications and events staff in other areas of event planning and execution for conferences and seminars. Assists leadership with annual reporting for complex, multi-author projects and reports. Provides expertise and technical assistance with communications and databases associated with Training, Education and Demographics. Provides additional administrative support in areas of business administration and performs other general administrative duties.

Associates degree and one to three years of related experience required. Proficiency with software applications used to support office functions, and familiarity with internet resources required.