Administrative Assistant (Temporary)

Job description / Role

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, provides administrative support to the Director of Admissions and the Office of Admissions.

POSITION ACTIVITIES:
• Provides reception and administrative support to the Office of Admissions
• Receives a high volume of documentation in person and by mail
• Screens, logs and prioritizes incoming application supporting documentation
• Maintains and creates both physical and electronic secure filing systems; while preserving strict confidentiality
• Utilizes advanced computer skills in support of efficiency and accuracy of document administration
• Meets tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Relevant office administrative experience
• Excellent verbal/written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Suite of products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Accurate records maintenance skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Professional demeanour.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE
• Bachelor’s degree or more, two years prior business/office experience.
• Prior experience in an international, healthcare or academic environment.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• Prior experience in a multi-cultural working environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is completed in office environment.
• Approximately 80% is computer based, 20% desk/office based.
• The job may require extended and varying work hours to meet demands

About the Company

Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.