Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Plans, prepares and arranges schedules, travel, calendar events/meeting and agendas, Zoom and Team meetings, as well as internal and external communications. Ensures all confidential administrative and correspondence files are maintained and available as needed.
Responds to inquiries within scope of responsibility using discretion and independent judgment to solve problems and resolve issues. Provide information and answer both internal and external inquiries about assigned processes and projects.
Prepares meeting agendas for internal and external communications.
Carry out logistics for meetings and committees, including scheduling, arranging location, taking minutes, sending zoom invites if virtual and other meeting details. Communicate with attendees regarding logistics and other meeting details.
Prepares presentations and reports using software including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with an emphasis on preparing PowerPoint. Distributes and files reports, memos, invoices, etc. as appropriate.
Manages communications, places phone calls, simple on-line research, collection of data, correspondence preparation, and assists with projects and preparation.
Special projects as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Equipment
Office equipment
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Education:
Associate degree, Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Accounting, Answering Telephones, Bookkeeping, Confidentiality, Customer Approach, Customer Service, Deadline Management, English Grammar, High Reliability, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Spelling, Stress ManagementFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/