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Administrative/Dispatcher Jobs in Aurora, MO at Select Genetics
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UConn Health
Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add an Administrative Officer to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
At UConn Health this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of administrative, financial office management and supervisory functions in the coordination of diverse office activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives administrative direction from an employee of a higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directs the office staff and other staff as assigned.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
SCHEDULE: 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8am – 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid meal break.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Coordinates and oversees general office business functions; develops or assists in the development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; provides staff training and assistance; handles counseling or disciplinary problems; prepares or assists in the preparation of the department/division budget; authorizes purchases, payments, time reports, assignment authorizations within prescribed limits of authority; acts for the manager by interpreting established policies and procedures; troubleshoots by relieving the manager of administrative details; acts for and regularly makes decisions in the managers absence within prescribed limits of authority; maintains financial records; arranges/coordinates meetings; researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials; composes complex letters/memoranda, etc for own or managers signature; researches and assembles information from a variety of sources and prepares various administrative, statistical, financial and/or narrative reports; analyzes information and makes recommendations; conducts/attends department/division meetings; may serve on committees; participates in professional development activities; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of office administration and management; considerable knowledge of department and/or unit policies and procedures; accounting/budgeting skills; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to read, interpret and apply complex materials; ability to operate office equipment which may include work processors, computer terminals or other automated equipment; ability to schedule and prioritize work flow; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience:
Seven (7) years experience in an academic administrative position which included financial management responsibilities and/or grants management.
Substitution Allowed
Bachelors Degree and three (3) years experience in an academic administrative position which included financial management responsibilities and grants management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing and coordinating grants (pre- and post-award), contracts, and MOUs/MOAs.
Proficiency in processing purchase requisitions, contracts, and related financial transactions using HuskyBuy.
Strong knowledge of grant management processes, including experience working with Sponsored Program Services, Research Finance, Office of Clinical Trials Research, IRB, and various state, federal, and private granting agencies.
Ability to prepare and submit Contract Information Sheets, IPAS, IPR, ROE, and other required internal and external grant-related documentation.
Familiarity with internal financial and effort management systems such as Banner, EPAFs, LDCAs, and InfoEd.
Experience providing administrative support for divisional activities and acting as a back-up for department administrators.
Strong understanding of internal and external regulations related to grant administration and compliance.
Demonstrated experience in drafting and preparing budgets for NIH, foundations, governmental, and state agencies.
Ability to manage approved budget decisions related to salary/fringe expenses and other financial considerations.
Proficiency in preparing long-range budget projections and financial reports for review by administrators and principal investigators.
Experience tracking grant balances and ensuring spending aligns with approved budgets using financial systems such as Banner and HuskyBuy.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Two (2) year of supervisory experience over professional staff.
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
Title: Administrative/Dispatcher
Company: Select Genetics
Location: Aurora, MO
