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Administrative Staff Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 15 2026
  • Academic Affairs
  • State of New York
  • Staff Assistant, NSSL2
  • 90871
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Administrative Staff Assistant will support the daily operations of the Simulation Department across both the Simulation Center and the Clinical Skills Center. The incumbent will provide a broad range of professional support tasks needed to achieve program goals, including, but not limited to, preparing, gathering, tracking, and researching all documentation needed for assigned departmental projects and initiatives; maintaining calendars; and assisting with the preparation and submission of grant applications. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant administrative experience required.
Excellent customer service skills, proficiency with Microsoft office suite utilities (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and attention to detail required. Exceptional judgement and discretion in interacting with healthcare providers, senior administrators, department staff, and intra- and extramural clients required. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, effectively prioritize them and meet deadlines and schedules required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
-Exceptional problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing administrative systems, databases, and office technology preferred. Experience working in a healthcare or educational setting is a plus. Administrative experience in an academic or healthcare setting preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday.

Message to Applicants:

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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