Department
BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Operations
About the Department
The University of Chicago's position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States. By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent.
Job Summary
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
Preparing space for the day such as, preparing water and coffee station, refilling condom/lube bowls, arranging waiting area, arranging conference room tables/chairs and/or preparing iPads/Laptops for client check-in.
Completing community member consent forms and releases of information for services and research.
Collecting contact information and demographic information from community members for service and research follow ups.
Supporting outreach events for recruitment for research Overseeing space scheduling for meetings, interviews, and community events.
Attending team meetings and required trainings.
Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves mostly routine and some complex inquiries.
Provides administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Administrative assistant or operations support experience.
Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latinx community members.
Experience working in the HIV field.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
Preferred Competencies
Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple, competing demands.
Working Conditions
Ability to work some evenings and weekends for event support.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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Skills Required
- Vocational training, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in related field
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends for event support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word)
- Administrative assistant or operations support experience
- Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT, Black, and Latinx community members
- Experience working in the HIV field
- Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
