The Department Administrator for the School’s Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry oversees all administrative affairs and special events for the department, including the graduate program in periodontics, and supervises departmental staff and student workers. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Chair, and the graduate program director. The incumbent must be highly organized and provide structure and oversight for all departmental tasks and ongoing projects, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and communicate and enforce departmental policies and procedures, including those related to clinical and research activities. Responsibilities include:

· registering residents for classes

· overseeing department ordering

· reconciling faculty expenses

· maintaining website

· maintaining time off records for residents, faculty, and staff

· assisting faculty and staff with upkeep of credentialing, sets up externships, supports program director in assembling accreditation documentation

· serve as contact for Residency and Research Program interested candidates

Since 1896 the School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. Each day the school’s faculty and staff contribute to its mission to advance the future of dental medicine through teaching, research and service. In addition to being a great place to work the University offers robust benefits including: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year Paid Parental Leave Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement Free PAT bus pass.

Supervises day-to-day operations of a small University academic unit and supervises team. Monitors budgets and performs associated financial duties. Assists in managing human resources actions and implementing procedures to streamline business operations. Monitors daily work progress and ensures compliance with policies and regulations. Oversees administrative duties and resolves routine issues.

Supervises day-to-day operations of a small University academic unit and supervises team. Monitors budgets and performs associated financial duties. Assists in managing human resources actions and implementing procedures to streamline business operations. Monitors daily work progress and ensures compliance with policies and regulations. Oversees administrative duties and resolves routine issues.

The individual must be able to communicate in person and over a telephone, use a copier, and other office equipment. Individual must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures. Individual must be able to operate a computer, proficiently use Microsoft office, and type accurately.