Description

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for NIH Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as a key administrative resource for the Clinical Division of Medical and Molecular Genetics, supporting faculty, staff, students, and residents with operational tasks including meeting coordination, travel arrangements, registration processes, itinerary planning, room reservations, purchasing needs, and both clinical and research-related activities.
• Coordinates the activities of the Division Director of Clinical Genetics, including scheduling meetings and travel; managing the Director's calendar; preparing and submitting reimbursement forms and receipts; and drafting correspondence as requested.
• Oversees the administrative functions of the Medical and Molecular Genetics residency program.
• Coordinates residency application and evaluation processes.
  Manages educational workflows and maintaining national residency program databases.
• Organizes residency recognition events and coordinating elective rotations in genetics for medical students and residents from non-genetics subspecialties.
• Provides administrative support for clinical research studies within the department, including maintaining and updating research databases (e.g., OnCore, REDCap) to ensure efficient storage, tracking, and retrieval of protocol-related information.

General Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to executives, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
• Manages executive's calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and budget.
• Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience; responds to more complex or escalated inquiries.
• Identifies, enhances, and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided.
• May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 4 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS
Required

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$49,225.60 per year to $54,225.60 per year based upon experience and internal equity within the department.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

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