Associate To, Department Of Molecular Genetics

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The Associate To will support the Chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The incumbent will support the Chair and the department through close involvement in faculty appointment and recruitment processes, being the point of contact for the department as a whole, and assist in scheduling departmental meeting and events, among other duties.

Under general supervision for a designated administrator, perform responsible administrative staff functions for a designated University official.

• Perform responsible administrative staff functions for a designated university official, frequently of a confidential nature, concerning administrative activities of substantial complexity.
• Recommend the development of operating policies and procedures, advise and assist administrator in policy and strategy formulation.
• Prepare responses to inquiries.
• Identify and review problem areas such as staffing levels, operating procedures, budgetary support, etc.
• Review and evaluate proposals concerning operational activities of designated units.
• Maintain liaison with designated unit directors and administrators, as well as external offices and agencies to insure conformity to external policies and procedures.
• Prepare memos, speeches, and position statements, as required.
• Represent designated administrator, as needed, with moderate authority to make commitments on administrative policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of budget request and narrative, as required.
• Interview and recommend the employment of support staff.
• May provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years’ experience; -OR- Associate's degree and five (5) years’ experience; -OR- seven (7) years’ experience. Degree and experience must be in a related field. Some positions may require experience in university administration. Experience may also require at least one (1) year supervision.

• Experience with faculty recruitment, such as providing support for the search committee, managing applications, arranging visits and itineraries for top candidates, and assisting with the onboarding process.
• Experience managing multiple calendars
• Experience with the faculty appointment, reappointment, promotion and tenure process.
• Experience working with a variety of faculty members within a department
• Experience with learning management systems

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

REQ: 69577

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