Senior Administrative Assistant, Facilities

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Overview
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support across various departments and disciplines, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow. Responsibilities include maintaining complex calendars, coordinating travel, organizing events, managing financial transactions, and supporting faculty and staff with administrative tasks. The role demands high-level organizational, communication, and customer service skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant must handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
3. Administrative Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, expense processing, and report preparation.
4. Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact professionally with diverse groups.
5. Confidentiality and Judgment: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound independent judgment.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Advanced Technology Skills: Familiarity with systems such as Workday, AssetWorks, Epic, and other administrative or financial software.
2. Event Planning: Experience in organizing and coordinating events, including logistics, catering, and travel arrangements.
3. Higher Education Experience: Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment supporting Facilities Operations in multiple and varied locations throughout campus.
4. Financial Management: Proven ability to manage financial transactions, including expense reimbursements and budgeting.
5. Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to learn new technologies quickly, adapt to changing work environments, and take initiative in a highly dynamic setting.

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Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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