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Senior level
Provide high-level administrative and analytical support to pediatric gastroenterology section leaders. Manage scheduling, meetings, onboarding, credentialing, expense and travel logistics, special projects, correspondence, and administrative reporting, ensuring confidentiality and efficient office operations.
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Department

BSD PED - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition - Administration


About the Department

The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition section consists of a team of highly skilled experts that are ready to tackle the most complex digestive diseases in children. We offer specialized care for patients with difficult-to-treat conditions, such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, complex liver disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and acid peptic disease. In addition to managing complex care, our team also treats common gut conditions, such as abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation. Through leading-edge basic, translational and clinical research, our team is exploring new treatment options for children suffering from all types of gastrointestinal diseases. We are also investigating ways to personalize medicine for each patient, providing therapies that are more effective with fewer side effects. Additionally, with our clinical trials, we offer our patients the latest treatments before they are widely available. As leaders in the field of pediatric gastroenterology, we provide comprehensive digestive diseases care and advanced treatment options.


Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and analytical support, identifies and improves operational processes, and enhances the efficiency of assigned section(s). Performs comprehensive administrative tasks to facilitate the daily operations of one or more sections, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient in office software, and have a knack for problem-solving.
If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for providing top-notch administrative support, we invite you to join our team and play a vital role in our success.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily administrative support to clinical and program leaders within the section(s). 

  • Provide administrative assistance including project plans, scheduling meetings, coordinating resources, planning, and execution of deliverables for standing meetings, lectures, and projects within the assigned section(s). Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items. 

  • Provide and manage administrative, expense, and logistic support for one or more sections, including but not limited to project schedules, calendar management, room reservations, expense management, travel logistics, and faculty and staff recruitment efforts, all with a sense of urgency and utmost confidentiality. 

  • Prep, set up, execute, and follow up on meetings, interviews, functions, and projects ensuring oversight is well-coordinated, timely, and effective. 

  • Organize and manage meetings and other section initiatives. Enhance and continually refine the onboarding process for new faculty, staff, and trainees, while also providing hands-on assistance with their onboarding needs. 

  • Oversee the Medical Staff Office credentialing, re-credentialing, licensure, and certification processes for faculty, academic personnel, and Advanced Practice Providers. Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items. 

  • Provides confidential and high-level administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to University programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office to University. May staff Board of Directors meetings. Relieves leaders of administrative responsibilities. 

  • Initiates correspondence and other written materials under own signature or for signature of the leader. Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves routine and complex inquiries. May act as liaison to Board of Directors. 

  • Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems. May manage a portion of the leader’s budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports. 

  • Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies. Maintains the leader’s calendar, exercising considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of the leader’s time. 

  • Performs other related work as needed. 


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications  

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

 

Experience: 

  • Previous experience in an administrative support role. 

  • Previous experience in progressively responsible administrative support roles within an academic healthcare setting. 

  • Experience leading at least one sizable, complex project, preferably serving multiple and/or competing constituencies. 

 

Preferred Competencies 

  • Knowledge of project management concepts and best practices, such as resource allocation, budget, and schedule management, as well as the standard methods for communicating project updates to leadership. 

  • Self-starter who can operate in a complex administrative environment with limited oversight.  

  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work simultaneously on multiple initiatives, and meet deadlines. 

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials and situations. 

  • Strong verbal and writing skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively.  

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills. 

  • Proficiency in interacting comfortably with a wide range of professionals, from physicians and nurses to senior executives, faculty, and staff, fostering familiarity and a sense of comfort in a diverse academic healthcare environment. 

  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships throughout the organization. 

  • Familiarity working in an academic medical center environment. 

 

Working Conditions  

  • Office Environment. 

 

Application Documents  

  • Resume (required) 

  • Cover Letter (required) 


When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Administration & Management


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

Yes


Health Screen Required

Yes


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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