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Assistant to the Chair (Administrative Assistant)

Company:
Indiana University Indianapolis
Job Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Category:
Executive Assistants
Type:
Full-Time

Job ID: 319589

Department

MEDICINE-CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE (IN-MDCO-IUINA)

Job Summary

The Assistant to the Chairman plays a key role in supporting the leadership of the Department of Medicine at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. Working in close partnership with the Chairman, this position provides high-level administrative and operational support while contributing to strategic initiatives across one of the nation's largest academic departments. The Chairman oversees 10 divisions spanning clinical care, research, and education, making this an exceptional opportunity to work at the center of a dynamic and mission-driven organization.

General Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative support to executives, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
  • Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
  • Manages the executive's calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and budget.
  • Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience; responds to more complex or escalated inquiries.
  • Identifies, enhances, and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided.
  • May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 4 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS

Required

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
  • Effective conflict management skills.
Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Administrative Support

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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