UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 day ago
Administrative Associate, Psychiatry
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Administrative Associate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department of Psychiatry, assisting with management of administrative and business functions, including budget monitoring, recruitment coordination, and special projects.
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Responsibilities
Relieves supervisor of various internal administrative duties, which require thorough understanding of, and adherence to functions, programs, and policies of unit and university. Reviews department policy manuals periodically to update and institute changes as necessary. May provide comprehensive administrative support to Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director, Department Manager, or other upper level administrator
Monitors and maintains unit's budget; provides input to supervisor; prepares and submits various budgetary reports; assists supervisor with annual budget process. May have delegated approval authority for all dollar level expenditures for designated entity; coordinates process for items requiring Chair level approval, and/or has delegated approval authority for these items
Coordinates supervisor's schedule; makes travel arrangements, plans meeting itineraries, etc. for supervisor or outside visitors
Coordinates details of faculty and staff recruitment for division. As directed by supervisor or unit head, initiates personnel action documents, including appointment, termination, and/or salary/title changes. Coordinates appointment process for foreign nationals
Pre screens staff applicants; coordinates interview process for supervisor and/or unit head. Conducts department/division orientation for administrative and technical staff and training of administrative staff
Coordinates scheduling and use of department/division facilities and assets, including making arrangements for moves and/or renovations, maintaining accurate space records, recommending and/or approving purchase of equipment and furniture, and maintaining inventory files
Approves vacation and sick leave transactions; interprets V/SL policies for unit's personnel
Prepares or coordinates preparation of complex reports requiring significant contact with other departments and outside organizations
Provides professional support for special projects, which may include editorial and administrative support for manuscripts and abstracts for publication; prepares materials for oral and/or written presentations; coordinates and prepares materials for courses, meetings, and conferences; performs Library and Internet research. May provide assistance in preparing grants and contracts, which may include assistance with budget preparation and/or oversight
Maintains sub-ledgers and ledgers for various accounts, including reviewing expenditures and encumbrances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring appropriate use of funds
May provide working supervision for staff of lower rank
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
4 years related work experience May consider higher education completed in lieu of minimum requirements
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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