<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Administrative Assistant serves as a key administrative partner to the Chair of the Department of Dermatology and selected departmental leaders, providing high-level coordination to support the department's academic, clinical, and operational priorities. This role is responsible for managing complex executive calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, organizing meetings and events, processing financial and administrative transactions, and providing day-to-day support to faculty and staff. This position will also support weekly Grand Rounds. The position requires exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. A high degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion is essential, particularly when handling confidential and sensitive information in a fast-paced academic medical environment.</p> <p>This position is Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite. Wednesday is the required onsite day.</p> <p>Required Skills and Abilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Administrative Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, expense processing, and report preparation.</p> </li><li> <p>Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).</p> </li><li> <p>Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact professionally with diverse groups.</p> </li><li> <p>Confidentiality and Judgment: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound independent judgment.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Skills and Abilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Advanced Technology Skills: Familiarity with systems such as Workday, Outlook, Excel, and other administrative software.</p> </li><li> <p>Event Planning: Experience in organizing and coordinating seminars and events, including logistics, catering, and travel arrangements. Experience supporting Grand Rounds.</p> </li><li> <p>Higher Education Experience: Prior experience working in an academic or medical environment, supporting faculty or research staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial Management: Proven ability to manage financial transactions, including expense reimbursements and budgeting.</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to learn new technologies quickly, adapt to changing work environments, and take initiative in a highly dynamic setting.</p> </li></ol> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Oversees and coordinates administrative, program, and office activities. Establishes, selects, implements, and coordinates office procedures and systems. Serves as principal source of information to students, staff, and faculty on policies, procedures, programs, and office activities. 2. Oversees, instructs, and coordinates activities of support staff. Oversees the preparation of materials for grants, contracts and budgets. Monitors expenditures and reconciles financial statements. 3. Provides editorial support for a journal/publication. Proofreads and edits material for grammatical and factual accuracy. Tracks copy through various editing and production stages. Communicates with authors, printers, and others concerned with published work. 4. Determines administrative, facility, and equipment needs for symposia, lectures, seminars, and conferences. Assembles and arranges for necessary items. Determines sources of data. Compiles, synthesizes and manipulates data. Summarizes findings and writes reports or portions of reports. 5. Greets visitors. Answers and screens telephone calls. Assesses nature of business. Responds to requests for information and provides assistance. Screens and responds to mail. 6. Formats, keyboard, proofread, and edits correspondence, reports, manuscripts, grants, and other material. Assembles attachments and corresponding material. Reviews outgoing material for completeness, dates, and signatures. Composes substantive correspondence and written material. 7. Coordinates travel arrangements. Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. Takes minutes or dictation. Performs additional functions incidental to office activities. Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>03/04/2026</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Administrative Support</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>L34</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Labor Grade D</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Hourly Range</p> <p>$31.83</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>