Part Time - Health Care - Administrative Assistant

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - Hershey, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Hershey, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The position is for a part-time administrative assistant to support a research project focused on the impact of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) diary programs on critical-care nurses. The role involves various administrative tasks to facilitate the study, which aims to assess nurses' perceptions of job satisfaction, burnout, and their experiences in the ICU. The project will be conducted at multiple locations within the UPMC Central PA health system, with most meetings and training sessions held virtually. The expected commitment is approximately 10 to 20 hours per week through the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and communicating with participants.
• Assist with purchasing and fund management.
• Assist with record keeping of funds.
• Distribute information to necessary participants and assistants.
• Schedule focus groups.
• Assist with all forms of communication and correspondence.
• Assist with data entry, data management, and maintain data protection and quality.
• Attend and contribute to scheduled team meetings.
• Assist with marketing and communication where needed.
• Perform other duties as needed to carry out study procedures.
• Potential opportunity to assist in data analysis.

Requirements

• Must be a team player who can work with faculty and all research team members, but also work independently to meet project deadlines.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in all Microsoft programs and Zoom videoconferencing.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference may be given to individuals specializing in healthcare or related fields who have experience working in critical care areas.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $20.00-$25.00 depending on experience.