ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR
Req #: | 174848 |
Department: | UW BOTHELL - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
Job Location: | UW Bothell |
Posting Date: | 12/10/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | This position is posted open until filled, for first consideration, please have your application in by January 10,2020. |
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Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for IT & CIO, Assistant to Director will provide high-level assistance and seamless confidential support to the CIO and IT Administrator. This position requires a high level of responsibility, self-initiative, good judgment prioritization skills, flexibility, and outstanding work ethic. It requires regular interaction with the CIO and other administrative offices, academic programs, faculty, staff, including coordination with senior level staff at UW Seattle and UW Tacoma. The position includes day-to-day management of complex calendars; preparation of daily briefing materials, and development and maintenance of collaborative workspaces for committees and workgroups. This position will coordinate executive travel arrangements; compose, edit, and maintain accurate correspondence and records; assist with fiscal activities; and coordinate activities and events as assigned by the CIO.
UW Bothell - Information Technology has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant to Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support to the CIO:
o Proactively manage the CIO’s calendar. This includes assessing priorities and using sound judgment in scheduling and rescheduling appointments and meetings as necessary.
o Anticipate and collect essential information in preparation for the CIO’s meetings and daily activities.
o Arrange the CIO’s travel itineraries, including airline, hotel reservations, car rentals and other related activities. Compile and log materials for reimbursement and serve as liaison with other staff to ensure processing in accordance with university policy. Coordinate with other travelers.
o On behalf of the CIO, distribute timely and inclusive communications to students, faculty and staff.
o Develop and maintain collaborative work spaces for the IT committees and project groups as needed using cloud services.
o Provide administrative support as needed for meetings convened by the CIO. This may include agenda preparation, note-taking, presentation preparation, technical support, and distribution of meeting materials and notes.
o Assist CIO in tracking institutional and internal deadlines and ensuring related work is complete and submitted.
General Administrative & Fiscal Support and Special Projects:
o Maintain effective (primarily electronic) file management systems for the CIO and Administrator, including confidential and fiscal files, in accordance with the University of Washington records management policies.
o Assist with drafting correspondence, producing, writing and editing of materials, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
o Under the direction of the Administrator, provide fiscal support for the department; including, purchasing office supplies, procurement card reconciliation, budget reconciliation & monitoring, research compliance questions, and liaise with UW Bothell Fiscal & Audit Services. Serve as department point person for the Shared Services program delivered by Fiscal and Audit Services.
o Route University technology agreements to appropriate stakeholders and facilitate process to ensure that agreements are moving in a timely manner.
o Independently manage and prioritize special projects as assigned by the CIO.
o Leadership Team Support: Arrange meetings with external stakeholders and standing internal meetings as needed.
o Perform other related duties as assigned.
Event coordination:
o Plan, organize, and coordinate events for the CIO and IT leadership as needed; including organizing information, communicating with suppliers, developing programs, reserving location & equipment, and purchasing supplies & food.
REQUIREMENTS
o Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications or related field.
o A minimum of two years of experience in an administrative support position in a complex organization.
o Proven ability to handle sensitive situations and highly confidential information with tact and discretion.
o Proven experience managing complex calendaring and executive travel.
o Demonstrated self-starter and able to manage competing priorities.
o Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage projects.
o Ability to work successfully in a team environment, as well as independently.
o Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication with diverse audiences.
o Proven ability to maintain harmonious relationships and effectively address sensitive administrative issues.
o Ability to perform successfully in a high volume setting with changing priorities and multiple deadlines.
o Ability to problem solve, be detail oriented, take initiative, anticipate needs, set priorities, manage multiple projects, and exercise good judgment.
o Ability to work with a diverse constituency.
DESIRED
o Experience performing fiscal duties and working with compliance rules and policy.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
o Shared office space environment
o Work will be performed across UW Bothell campus
o Must be available to work occasional weeknights and weekends (infrequent).
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
BENEFITS
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Application Process:
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Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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