Administrative Specialist (Project/Temporary) Req #:202320Department:Office of Planning & Budgeting (OPB)Appointing Department Web Address:https://www.washington.edu/opb/Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date:02/14/2022 Closing Info:Open Until Filled Salary:Salary is Competitive. Salary is Commensurate Upon Qualifications and Experience. Shift:First Shift The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

The University of Washington Office of Planning & Budgeting (OPB) supports the UW community in accomplishing its goals through the planning and allocation of financial and physical resources, and by providing analysis and information services to enhance university decision-making, planning and policy formation.

Diversity is a core value at the University of Washington and in the Office of Planning & Budgeting (OPB). We care deeply about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. In addition to living out these values in the workplace, this position will intentionally support and promote applied planning efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

OPB has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary, Part-Time (50% FTE) Administrative Specialist.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost, Planning & Budgeting, and supporting the Assistant Vice Provost, University Analytics & Institutional Research, the Director of Policy, Planning and State Operations and the Director of Capital Planning Strategy the Administrative Specialist provides comprehensive operational and administrative support for the Office of Planning and Budgeting, which includes:

•Financial Analysis and Budget Strategy team
•Institutional Data and Analysis team
•Policy, Planning & State Operations team
•Capital Planning Strategy team

This position also provides backup support to the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Planning & Budgeting.

This position requires competence in a diverse set of administrative, organizational, project, and support skills, and the incumbent will be expected to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of the Office of Planning and Budgeting. Must have strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to prioritize a diverse workload and collaborate across the four teams to help drive the success of the Office of Planning & Budgeting. Requires an excellent working relationship with colleagues, and an eagerness to provide effective solutions and support, an optimistic and flexible approach, and the initiative to learn and master new skills and create effective systems and protocols.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational and Administrative Support to OPB Leadership

•Directly coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Vice Provosts and the Directors to ensure effective schedule management; initiate and arrange meetings, events, and travel
•Maintain a clear understanding of all programs/projects operating under OPB’s purview in order to provide effective administrative support
•Draft, proof, and finalize letters and other formal correspondence
•Work closely and collaboratively with other members of OPB and the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost to ensure coordinated administrative support throughout the organization
•Assist with regular reporting needs and information coordination with the Board of Regents Office
•Other duties related to supporting the operations of OPB as a central business unit as assigned

OPB Special Projects Support

•Partnering with the OPB leadership team, incumbent supports OPB’s annual goal development, tracking and reporting and internal/extern communication
•Partner with the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost, the Project Manager and the Assistant Vice Provosts and the Directors, in monitoring and managing unit projects and related activities, including implementing internal process policies and procedures; and highlighting key priorities, identifying and analyzing possible challenges, and making recommendations or presenting solutions
•Establish and maintain a strong network of working relationships across the organization to drive effective and frequent communication and collaboration across the department to accomplish unit activities, support unit-based initiatives, and process improvement projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's degree
•Minimum of two years of professional experience in an administrative or operational role
•Expertise using Microsoft Office standard software for document production, email, calendar management, file sharing and presentations
•Strong customer service orientation and ability to provide efficient response to time-sensitive requests
•Outstanding oral communication skills
•Excellent written communication skills, with special attention to spelling and grammar
•Expertise in following administrative procedures and compliance requirements
•Meticulous organizational skills and ability to manage details
•Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
•Demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality
•High level of diplomacy and tact
•Ability to maintain high-quality, accurate work while working in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
•Self-motivated and focused while demonstrating a positive demeanor
•Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work well with people throughout all levels of an organization
•Strong, demonstrable commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is required
•Must have an eye for detail and process improvement

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•At least 2 years’ experience supporting an executive or senior leadership team.


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