Administrative Specialist I

University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • $46,000–$56,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

The Administrative Specialist I provides administrative and operational support for the department. This position serves as a key resource for office operations, departmental communications, HR administrative processes, meeting and event coordination, and emergency preparedness activities. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars and records, coordinating meetings and events, supporting staff development initiatives, assisting with personnel-related processes, and ensuring efficient day-to-day department operations through collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and university partners.This position supports state-funded initiatives under SB112 and is part of a broader effort to expand psychiatric and behavioral health services within UF Health, enhancing access to high-quality mental health care for individuals
Classification Title:

Administrative Specialist I

Job Description:

Administrative Operations & Office Support

•Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming calls, visitors, and general departmental inquiries.

•Maintain department calendars, schedule meetings, reserve conference rooms, and coordinate logistics for departmental activities.

•Perform data entry, record maintenance, document preparation, and general administrative support functions.

•Coordinate mailroom operations, including distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence and shipments.

•Travel reimbursements, and office supplies.

•Assist with departmental communications and dissemination of information to faculty and staff.

 

Human Resources Administrative Support

•Provide administrative support for HR-related activities, including preparation and maintenance of job descriptions.

•Assist with Graduate Assistant (GA), volunteer, courtesy appointment, and other personnel-related documentation and processes.

• Generate reports and maintain personnel records and departmental tracking systems.

• Support HR initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Human Resources Generalist III.

• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with university policies and procedures regarding personnel information.

 

Event & Meeting Coordination

• Coordinate department meetings, retreats, staff recognition events, milestones, luncheons, and year-end activities.

• Manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, technology needs, catering arrangements, and event setup.

• Support conference room scheduling and maintenance.

• Assist in planning and executing departmental special events and professional development activities.

 

Emergency Preparedness & Departmental Coordination

• Serve as the department emergency contact coordinator and assist with maintaining departmental emergency plans and procedures.

• Participate in and support building committee activities and initiatives.

• Coordinate departmental communications related to emergency preparedness and operational continuity.

 

Staff Development & Special Projects

• Assist with coordinating staff professional development activities and training opportunities.

• Support departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special administrative projects.

• Provide additional administrative and operational support as needed to meet departmental goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate
experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• Experience providing administrative support in a higher education, healthcare, or
professional office environment.
 
• Experience with human resources administrative processes and personnel
documentation.
 
• Experience coordinating departmental events, meetings, and staff development
activities.
 
• Knowledge of University of Florida administrative and HR systems and procedures.
Expected Salary:

$46,000 - 56,000

Benefits:

As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and financial well-being of employees and their families.

Highlights include:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans
  • Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
  • Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days)
  • Eight weeks of paid parental and medical leave
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Discounts on campus and local services and activities
  • Enjoy discounts for on-and off-campus activities and services
About the Department of Psychology:

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are involved in a broad range of clinical and research initiatives through departmental centers, labs, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The department includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics, including one affiliated with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment—along with an active inpatient service, a psychiatry collaborative program for primary care providers, school-based consultation programs, and community mental health consultation services.

The department offers clinical services and training in adult, child and adolescent, and addiction psychiatry. This includes operations at a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a robust consult-liaison service at UF Health Shands Hospital, and the Florida Recovery Center, which is operated by the Addiction Division. The department is also home to several research initiatives, including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD). UF is an active site for the NIH-funded Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

The University of Florida is a top  public university and one of the largest academic medical centers in the Southeast. UF Health is a regional leader in innovative, evidence-based mental health treatment and is committed to advancing clinical research. Researchers across the college pursue interdisciplinary work through nine major research centers and institutes. 

About Gainesville:

Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s oldest and largest university. It’s a recognized hub for education, healthcare, research, the arts, and innovation. Gainesville is frequently ranked among the top college towns and best places to live or retire. Known for its natural beauty and preserved historic charm, the city offers a wide range of parks, museums, lakes, and cultural attractions that appeal to residents and visitors alike. Things to do in Gainesville .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application: 

  • Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application:
    • Cover Letter that outlines your interest in the position and addresses how your qualifications align with the required and preferred criteria.
    • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of Three References including names and contact information. Please include individuals who can speak to your qualifications, scholarly potential, and effectiveness as a colleague in an academic health sciences environment. References will be contacted by the department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL
Salary$46,000–$56,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Academic Backgroundunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Autismunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Clinical Researchunmatched
  • Community Healthunmatched
  • Conference Managementunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Distribution Operationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Emergency Planningunmatched
  • Emergency Proceduresunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Health Scienceunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Managementunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
  • Operational Communicationsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Primary Careunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Psychologyunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • University/School Policiesunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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