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AdministrativeSpecialistII
“Administrative Specialist II at SMU. Skills: Administrative support, Operations management, Stakeholder relations. Manage day to day operations. Support research goals”
Industry & Context.
Identify problems; Analyze problems; Devise solutions
On-campus, In-person position, Sit for long periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 2 years administrative support experience
What You'll Do.
Manage day to day operations
Support research goals
Serve as primary contact
Support professional development
Support program development
Support marketing activities
Support events and workshops
Support academic relations
Support corporate relations
Provide administrative support
Oversee academic support
Oversee research support
Oversee administration support
Make travel arrangements
Schedule faculty meetings
Schedule subcommittee meetings
Oversee board meetings
Develop best practices
Oversee continuous quality improvement
Draft monthly reports
Prepare monthly reports
Assist with RA contracts
Assist with postdoc contracts
Assist with RA reporting
Assist with postdoc reporting
Assist with visa issues
Oversee financial processes
Work with Provost Financial Officer
Prepare financial forms
Oversee financial aspects of conferences
Enter expense reports
Enter procurement card reports
Support Institute activities
Create marketing materials
Create social media content
Create website content
Design marketing materials
Edit marketing materials
Update marketing materials
Coordinate conferences
Coordinate guest travel
Coordinate accommodations
Coordinate external communications
Coordinate publications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; University constituencies
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
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