Office/Admin Service Supervisor

Position Overview

The hired individual will manage the administrative operations of the Center for Immunology (CFI). The individual is expected to work 20 hours per week on average, one 8-hour day in person in CFI and the remaining hours remotely.

Duties/Responsibilities

35%:

• Supervise the the daily work of an Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, answering their questions about UMN procedures and policies related to finances and facilities management and ensuring that they do their job up to CFI and UMN standards. The candidate will be responsible for the annual performance review of the Executive Office and Administrative Specialist. The candidate will also coordinate efforts between the Executive Office and Administrative Specialist and a Research Professional 5- Research Operations/Administrative NNE staff member on the CFI newsletter and website.

35%:

• Provide administrative support for the CFI-sponsored MICaB Seminars. Once a speaker is identified by a CFI faculty host, the candidate will independently contact the speaker arrange and reimburse their travel, prepare an appointment schedule, advertise the seminar, rearrange audiovisual support, and troubleshoot issues that arise during the visit.

20%:

• Event planning. The candidate will research possible venues for the annual CFI conference, negotiate rates for hotel rooms and event spaces, sign contracts, plan the schedule, pay expenses, and ensure that the event costs stay within the budget. The candidate will attend the event and troubleshoot onsite issues as they arise. The candidate will lead the efforts of the Executive Office and Administrative Specialist and a Research Professional 5-Research Operations/Administrative NNE staff member to administer the, Blumenthal Lecture, and Clearly Lecture, including securing a venue, ranging and reimbursing travel, acting as a liaison between speakers and the CFI faculty host, advertising the event.

5%:

• Monitor the CFI budget and advise the CFI Director on spending decisions.

5%:

• Assist the CFI Director with philanthropic fundraising.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past work with a UMN Medical School department.

The mission of the Center for Immunology (CFI) is to coordinate and promote efforts in basic immunology research, education, and clinical applications at the University of Minnesota. The CFI is committed to innovation and engaging talented individuals from all backgrounds. We value excellence, respectfulness, collaboration, creativity, and a "can do" attitude.

Pay Range: $21.00-$37.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 50% Appointment

Work Location: Hybrid; 1 8-hour day in person and 12 hours remote per week

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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