Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Assistant to the Chief (Endocrinology) serves as the primary point of contact and strategic administrative partner to the Division Chief. This high-level role manages complex scheduling, orchestrates travel logistics, and oversees the administrative processes for faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions, and guest lecturer visits. Additionally, the successful candidate will facilitate the division’s weekly academic conferences and social events, manages procurement for administrative needs, and serves as the vital on-site operational contact for the floor. This position requires a highly organized, proactive professional capable of navigating a fast-paced academic medical environment.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, arranges travel, travel schedules (including visas), and agendas for Chief.
- Anticipates and prepares meeting agendas and memos for internal and external communications. Carry out logistics for meetings and committees, including scheduling, arranging location, and other meeting details. Takes organizes, writes, and distributes minutes of the meetings.
- Manages faculty recruitment visits and interviews including travel, visit, agenda, and meetings.
- Assist with grant reviews, meeting/report preparation, and power point presentation preparation, ensuring compliance and standard internal and external guidelines.
- Coordinates payments for division expenses including departmental social, equipment, travel, and purchase orders, ensuring expenses adhere to departmental, university and/or external grant guidelines.
- Collects, integrates, and summarizes responses to information requests. Identifies and follows up on action items. Assists with appointment packets.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically working at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Administrative Office (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Written Communication
Grade
G09-H
Salary Range
$23.37 - $36.19 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
