Summary:

Creighton University, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, is seeking a dynamic administrative assistant for our developing Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs in Phoenix, Arizona. The person in this position will provide administrative support to these programs, including program leadership and faculty. Candidates must be able to perform complex, advanced, diversified and confidential administrative duties. Other duties include communicating and coordinating with various individuals and/or departments; scheduling appointments, meetings, conferences and travel; handling confidential information and files for the program; preparing special reports and correspondence; summarizing and analyzing data; coordinating the program budget. Work assignments may be broad in nature and require originality and ingenuity.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate Degree or higher preferred.

3 years' administrative and/or office management experience.

Organizational, time management, and project management skills/experience

Able to work with people at all levels and provide high levels of customer service

Ability to think independently and analyze problems and reach solutions.

Ability to multi-task.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures/processes;

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written);

Customer service focus including the ability to assess inquiries and provide appropriate information or resolution using judgment and available resources, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to coordinate and prioritize work with multiple and conflicting demands in a deadline-oriented environment;

Ability to be collaborative and work in a team environment;

Demonstrate Professionalism;

Must be dependable/accountable

Physical Requirements:

Seeing: 75 - 100%

Hearing: 50 - 74%

Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 - 24%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0 - 24 % (pound: 10 lbs.)

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 - 100%

Travel: No

Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No

AAP/EEO Statement:

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.