ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: ADULT OVERFLOW - DAYS

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Department: Adult Overflow Unit
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Business Support Coordinator) for the Adult Overflow Unit who is driven, curious, and relentless in the pursuit of excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for supporting teams that save and improve lives, this role is for you. We're looking for someone with sharp organizational skills, a knack for problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex administrative and fiscal operations with precision. As a vital part of our team, you'll collaborate across departments, streamline processes, and help drive our mission forward. Join us, and make a real impact in a role that's as rewarding as it is essential.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist unit management in business or fiscal administration for the unit. Provide high-level support in the processing, documentation, and monitoring of unit budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, billing, and/or purchasing. May independently or under the guidance of MU Health Care professionals establish internal accounts and record-keeping systems, and establish needed accounting support via MU Health Care information systems. May assist in unit efforts to acquire alternate sources of funding.

Oversee and/or perform a range of diverse administrative activities for the department or organizational unit; serve as a central liaison with other departments and external constituencies in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the unit.

Perform varied, advanced secretarial and administrative work unique to the operating unit requiring initiative and independent judgment. May provide secretarial support to unit manager (e.g., typing, calendar management, office reception, and writing original correspondence).

Schedule and/or assist with events, functions, conferences, and/or projects. May develop a marketing plan and associated materials.

Coordinate the documentation and processing of routine personnel actions. Review actions for budget impact, authorization, and compliance with campus policy. Bring variances to unit management's attention for authorization or modification. Ensure proper coding of personnel actions for MU Health Care information systems and reporting.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Two (2) years of experience in related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.