Administrative Assistant, Research Administration

Overview
Assist the Office of Research Administration and Internal Review Board. Carry out accurately, and under pressure of deadlines, a wide range of administrative tasks in support of the research administration responsibilities of the office. Must have a positive outlook and maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities

• Work with Restricted Funds to track and locate missing funds.
• Enter files into electronic database, prepare and file paper files.
• Create and Manage User Accounts for Investigators to access Electronic Platform for use of Internal Review Board, Institutional Animal Care Use Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee and Conflict of Interest Databases.
• Check for compliance with Conflicts of Interest and CITI requirements.
• W illingness to complete various clerical tasks as assigned.
• Answer phone calls and take appropriate action. Independent problem-solving so office operates smoothly.

Qualifications

• Licenses or certifications: None
• Prior experience: 2 years office experience desirable.
• Technical/computer skills: High ethical standards, administrative ability, excellent English, writing, communication and organizational skills, knowledge of general office administration. Computer literacy including expertise with Word. Familiarity with database entry and Excel .
• Education requirement: College degree desirable.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Physical: None
Environmental: None
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Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2022-8750
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Administration
FLSA Status Non-Exempt