Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Caltech
Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based

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Job Summary

Provide administrative support to one professor in the division of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to 1 faculty member. Including assistance with special projects related to the transition, organization, and clearance of office and files, ensuring accurate filing, record retention, and document organization.
• Purchase supplies as needed using the P card and reconcile monthly P card statements in accordance with institutional policies.
• Manage calendar, scheduling meetings, and appointments as needed.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements as needed; process travel and expense reports; assist with related logistics; and deposit reimbursement checks.
• Maintain and update professional websites for faculty as requested.
• Provide administrative support requiring excellent typing, editing, and proofreading skills, including preparation and review of correspondence and documents.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent education and 3 years of relevant experience as an administrative assistant.
• Detailed, process-oriented, excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good judgment and discretion; ability to maintain confidentially.
• Cooperative and self-motivated; handle duties in a proactive and timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and diplomatic communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Office 365 and Adobe.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and making itineraries.
• Ability to work independently.

Required Documents

• Resume.