Administrative Assistant to Biomedical Sciences - UT

Rocky Vista University in Ivins, UT has an opening for an

Administrative Assistant to Biomedical Sciences (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$20.00 - $22.75 per hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Provide administrative assistance to the Faculty of the Biomedical Sciences department.

• Assist faculty with their planning and execution of curricular activities including labs, lectures, quizzes, and small group activities.
• Assist faculty with integrating course material into new technologies including the Leaning Management System (LMS).
• Order and receive supplies for the department, including submission of requisitions.
• Schedule departmental meetings and other departmental events as assigned.
• Document department and committee meetings.
• Assist faculty in organizing work-related travel and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain calendars for faculty in the department, including scheduling meetings with students.
• Serve as staff to assigned committees including scheduling, attending, and taking minutes.
• Collegially greet students, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
• Performs general office support duties including maintaining electronic and paper files, completing reports, creating correspondence, proofreading, maintaining office equipment, and overall departmental organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chair of Biomedical Science or their designee.

• Assist administration, faculty, and staff in special projects as necessary.

• Ability to communicate well and work effectively and cohesively in a team-based environment.
• Working level of computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Ability to work with high level attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems quickly.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected data (student grades, etc)
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiate in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Ability to keep a clean and well organized working environment.
• Professional background or experience in education.
• Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in administrative support position.

• Associate's Degree or other advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products and video conferencing platforms.