Sr Administrative Assistant II, Neurology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive management of neurological conditions. Our vibrant department comprises more than 75 full-time faculty in 12 subspecialty sections, supporting a spectrum of complex and innovative approaches to neurological care, a broad range of novel research programs, and a panoply of educational opportunities for trainees. The department offers access to the latest innovative treatments in one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine and features an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level-4 NEAC Epilepsy Center. Through collaborations with the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the department is building state-of-the art facilities for drug and device testing and bringing current and new faculty together for collaborative research on brain disease therapy.

Position Summary & Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

The Department of Neurology is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join a highly productive and collaborative team. This position will be primarily responsible for travel coordination, expense reporting, calendar/schedule management, meeting coordination, and other general administrative support functions for our South Campus faculty. Ideal candidates would have previous Administrative/Executive Assistant experience in an academic medical center or healthcare setting; preferably previous administrative experience at UT Southwestern.

Candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate the following preferred qualifications/experience:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills,

• Ability to interact with various communication and personality styles,

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time effectively,

• Possess a proactive and independent work ethics,

• Maintain excellent follow up/follow through,

• Ability to problem solve and think critically.

JOB SUMMARY
Works under direction to assist with management of moderately complex administrative and/or business functions of department, division, or unit. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Graduate or equivalent. 
   

• Experience
  4 ye