Administrative Assistant/ HR Specialist

Job Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is seeking a motivated and professional HR Specialist/ Administrative Assistant to provide complex administrative & HR support for support for the Department Leadership. In this role, under minimal supervision, you would be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to a sizable specific program or multiple program functions of assigned department's internal and external customer service, human resource and financial accuracy pertaining to administrative and HR areas.

Responsibilities

1. Assists department with business planning and goal setting related to HR & administration.
2. Assists with the implementation of department and University policies and procedures.
3. Provides administrative support to upper level department management by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, etc.
4. Forecasts, develops and implements policies and procedures in the areas of customer service, human resources and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with University of Utah's policies.
5. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
6. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in business or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Superior organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including written and verbal
• General accounting & finance knowledge
• University administrative experience
• The ability to effectively & diplomatically address and resolve complex situations of a sensitive and/or confidential nature