Medical Education Office Administrative Assistant

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Job Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Develops, sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures

• Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others

• Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups, provides organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Academic Affairs, Medical Education - Administrative

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), supports SMPH by overseeing all aspects of various health professions education programs: from admissions programs and curricular oversight to student services and multicultural initiatives across our statewide campus. It also is responsible for successfully meeting all national accreditation requirements as well as timely compliance with all health system, school, campus, and legislative policies and regulations. The OAA fosters a professional atmosphere to prepare health care providers and public health professionals at all stages of career development.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage for the position is $26.02 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years in an administrative or executive assistant role, including providing direct administrative support to professional and/or executive level employees
• Experience in coordinating complex meetings and managing busy calendars
• Experience in coordinating and supporting committees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management/coordination experience
• Experience preparing, formatting and/or editing written materials
• Proficiency with meeting-related technology such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Teams, Zoom, Doodle, AI tools
• Experience with expense purchasing/reconciliation

Education:

H.S. diploma preferred minimum

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Your cover letter should address [how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above]. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end 8/2/2028 and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Beth Miller, [email protected], 608-265-8696

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