ADMIN ASSOCIATE

The Admin Associate for the Department of Sociology within UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences works under minimal supervision, to provide essential administrative and business support services within a school, department or unit which may include budget maintenance, personnel processing, policy communication, facilities/space management, database/files management, office/clinic management or patient flow management. To coordinate programmatic activities and functions. To conduct special projects relating to an office’ s administrative operations at the direction of superior. To maintain vendor relationships. To interface with internal and external constituencies. May provide confidential secretarial/office support functions for department chairs, large division directors, deans or other organization executives. Typically supervises clerical/secretarial staff. May assist in preparation and submission of grants. May be responsible for equipment/furniture repair. May assist with grants and contracts administration. May prepare financial reports and analyses.

This position is responsible for human resource and fiscal management of general ledger accounts.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organization skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Experience using UAB’s ORACLE system is strongly desired
• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly
• Must excel at working in a team environment