University of Iowa Health Care department of Bioengineering is seeking an Administrative Services Coordinator to support the Bioengineering Department with a wide range of administrative tasks. Coordinate travel arrangements and interviews, receive packages, assist in the coordination and strategic plans in support of the department director as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ships and receives packages of repair parts and medical equipment going in and out of the Bioengineering Department for repair.
• Maintain inventory/equipment database(s) and storage of equipment.
• Tracks incoming equipment purchased for patient care from various accounts in the hospital. Logs the receipt of the equipment, organizes the storage, and fills out appropriate work orders for evaluation of the equipment by technical management staff.
• Assists with front line customer/visitor support by answering incoming phone calls, and routing to appropriate personnel for follow up.
• Assists in the coordination of small to medium scale project work. This work usually centered around setting up workspace for new or moving technicians by placing orders to have phones moves, computers reimaged, tools and equipment ordered.
• Manage departmental recycling and surplus of equipment.
• Adds asset records to the UI Healthcare’s real-time location tracking system by gathering required information from requestors and setting up appropriate assets and alerts as needed.
• Develops and maintains Bioengineering department internal contact lists and directories.
• Set up customer contacts and accounts and edit as customer information changes.
• Manage the aspects of travel, including air and ground transportation, and hotel reservations for a department of over 30 staff. Coordinate and communicate effectively with travelers to assure successful travel results. Monitor travel expenses and reconcile statements.
• Functionally supervise student help managing stock inventory, shipping, and receiving.
• Set up interviews with prospective candidates of the department, prepare on-boarding documents, ensure staff workspace is prepared and ready new employees.
• Initiate HR transactions at the request of director or supervisory staff.
• Initiate purchasing transactions at the request of director or supervisory staff.

Pay Grade:

Salary: $39,700.00 to commensurate – Paygrade 2B

University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time: 100%

Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

• 6 mos. to 1-year administrative experience in a complex organization such as an academic medical center, medical school teaching hospital, or research university.
• Proven track record of researching, organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing data to support effective decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interest and ability to quickly learn new software and business tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft computer software applications and electronic ticketing systems.
• Excellent communication skills at the verbal, written and presentation levels. Desired Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of medical equipment technology and healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of University purchasing policies and procedures.
• Experience with inventory management and management databases.
• Experience coordinating travel itinerary and maintaining records.

 

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact Joe Miller joseph-miller@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.