Administrative Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA
    3 days ago

    Job Description

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    The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking a qualified front desk administrative assistant. This role supports the operations of the School at the department level and supports the needs of its students, faculty and staff by assisting department leadership, welcoming visitors, and providing general clerical support.

    Scheduling & Meeting Support

    Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and calendars for staff and/or supervisor(s), resolving scheduling conflicts as they arise. Sets up meeting rooms and equipment and provides logistical support during meetings and office events.

    Front-Desk & Customer Service

    Responds to routine questions from the public, staff, and clients via phone, email, or in person, and directs more complex inquiries to the appropriate person.

    General Administrative Support

    Provides day-to-day administrative support to assigned staff or department, including maintaining files and records, entering and updating data, tracking basic project tasks, and following up on deadlines. Assists in coordinating communication between departments, staff, and outside contacts, such as clients or service providers.

    Process Improvement

    Notices opportunities to make everyday tasks more efficient or accurate and suggests improvements to supervisors. Assists with rolling out new procedures, tools, or forms when asked.

    Document Preparation

    Types, formats, and proofreads letters, memos, reports, and other documents according to established templates and style guidelines. Handles confidential information (such as personnel or financial records) with appropriate discretion.

    Purchasing & Basic Vendor Contact

    Places routine orders for office supplies and materials, tracks receipts and expenses, and helps verify invoices for accuracy. Contacts vendors for basic order status, pricing, or delivery questions under supervisor guidance.

    General Clerical Duties

    Performs standard office tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, mail handling, and maintaining supply inventory. Completes other clerical or project-related tasks as assigned.

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    The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

    • Excellent time management and organizational skills

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • Strong customer service skills

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    • Attention to detail, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

    • Positive and professional demeanor

    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    '',''!*!

    Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.

    '',''!*!

    Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.

    '','''',''!*!

    Schedule meetings and manage calendars.

    Provide logistical support during meetings and events.

    Answers phone, takes messages, and transfers calls.

    Provides general information and appropriately answers customer/faculty/staff/student inquiries.

    Administrative support activities and department specific technical or operations duties.

    Serve as liaison between internal and external stakeholders

    Prepares and edits various technical documents.

    Makes purchases, collects payments, verifies billing information.

    Performs variety of clerical duties, and project specific tasks

    '',''!*!

    Schedule meetings and manage calendars.

    Provide logistical support during meetings and events.

    Answers phone, takes messages, and transfers calls.

    Provides general information and appropriately answers customer/faculty/staff/student inquiries.

    Administrative support activities and department specific technical or operations duties.

    Serve as liaison between internal and external stakeholders

    Prepares and edits various technical documents.

    Makes purchases, collects payments, verifies billing information.

    Performs variety of clerical duties, and project specific tasks

    '',''!*!

    Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to climb a step ladder and lift up to 30lbs occasionally.

    '',''!*!

    Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to climb a step ladder and lift up to 30lbs occasionally.

    '',''!*!

    The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Billing Recordsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Order Suppliesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Photocopyunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Technical Editingunmatched
    • Technical Operationsunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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