Office/Administrative Research Associate

Job Summary:

Supports the administrative functions of Radiology's clinical and preclinical research projects. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and organizing research-related materials. Will assist with document preparation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring smooth communication between team members. Also helps support Radiology administrative office with various administrative tasks.

Additional Info

About Us:

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

University of Nebraska Strategic Plan â??Odyssey to Extraordinaryâ? https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Basic Science, or related field.
• 3 years increasingly responsible administrative experience.
• Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Office Suite programs

Will consider five years related post high school education/experience.

 

• Proficient with software applications stated, ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous demands and requests from faculty and department supervisor.
• Able to efficiently meet deadlines, and be an excellent communicator who can effectively relate and understand the needs of faculty, supervisor, department administrator and chair.
• Ability to courteously and professionally answer, screen and transfer calls, good written and English grammar skills, ability to work independently.
• Proficient in typing and keyboarding with good accuracy rating, fundamental knowledge of letter, memo and email correspondence, excellent oral and written communication skills, professional office environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Basic Science, or related field.

1 year 

• Familiarity with research processes (IRB submissions, grant tracking, data entry).
• Experience working with budgets or purchasing systems.
• Exposure to academic, research, or healthcare settings
• Prior work in a university, hospital, or scientific department environment.
• SAP, EPIC, McKesson

 

The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced academic or research environment. They bring strong administrative skills, clear communication, and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities. This person is comfortable handling confidential information, triaging phone calls, coordinating tasks across teams, and learning new systems quickly. Experience supporting research, grants, or academic operations is a plus, but a willingness to learn and a commitment to accuracy and professionalism are essential.

 

Compliance Requirements:

• Physical Exam
• Background Check
• Education Credentials Check
• Visual/Color Examination
• Immunizations