University of Oklahoma · 4 months ago
PEAK - Lead Admin Support Spec - Office of Legal Counsel
The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Lead Administrative Support Specialist for the Office of Legal Counsel. This role involves performing complex administrative duties, managing office procedures, and serving as a payroll coordinator while supporting a Department Head or Manager.
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Responsibilities
Maintains office files that may be of a confidential nature such as patient or personnel information
Schedules various appointments for office personnel and ensures administrative details are completed
Makes travel arrangements
Receives incoming calls for office personnel and refers calls to appropriate personnel
Records messages or responds to caller with routine information
Serves as a contact person for employees or the outside public this includes answering questions, provides information and handles complaints for internal and external customers
Monitors and orders supplies for the office and completes requisitions
May sign associate forms as authorized by the supervisor
Responsible for typing and proofreading letters, manuscripts, lectures, grant proposals, and medical information
Reviews and responds to routine correspondence for the office personnel and sometimes in the name of the supervisor
Drafts replies to such correspondence with minimal instruction
Prepares various reports such as office supply expenditures and student or resident rotation schedules
Distributes various forms of information to office personnel such as mail or newsletters
Performs statistical, business research, and routine computations that require knowledge of mathematics
Calculates service costs and issues service contracts for on and off campus vendors
Assesses office procedures and makes necessary changes in order to improve office functioning
Assists in personnel selection of the clerical staff. May assume responsibility for training, assigning and checking work of subordinates
Acts as the payroll coordinator for the department or assists the payroll coordinator by providing oversight
Collects time sheets, enters into PeopleSoft, tracks leave, completes ETR¿s, and special pays
Assists in the preparation of budgets. Responsible for maintaining budgetary records and approving expenditures
Reviews billing from contractors and vendors, adjusts as needed. Issues cash accounts, credit cards, billing and equipment codes
Plans, coordinates, and expedites special activities or projects that require specialized training or creative thought
May supervise other clerical staff, to include but not limited to selecting, training and evaluating performance of assigned staff, preparing staff schedules and tracking time worked in the timekeeping system
Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the function of the position
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
12 months office, clerical, or administrative experience
Advanced knowledge of office procedures
Office management and customer service skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Must be detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
Ability to multitask, be organized, and self-motivated
Ability to work in stressful situations and meet deadlines in a timely manner
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Company
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a public research university that provides variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in multiple fields.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAir Force Research Laboratory
2024-03-13Grant· $3.1M
2023-11-09Grant· $1.9M
2023-04-05Grant· $8.7M
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