Graduate Program Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-18
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Graduate Program Assistant



The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Graduate Program Assistant to support the administrative operations of our two major graduate programs—PMI and MGDB—as well as provide general departmental support.

This hybrid position requires 1 to 2 days per week onsite at our state-of-the-art Bridgeside Point II research facility, with the remaining time remote.

In this role, the Graduate Program Assistant will assist the Graduate Program Supervisor; manage the MMG seminar series, including coordinating speaker travel; organize departmental and graduate program events; order office supplies; support front desk reception; and perform a variety of other administrative tasks.

Familiarity with PantherExpress and Concur systems is a plus, but not required.

Join our vibrant academic community with a rich legacy in microbiology, virology, biochemistry, and genetics. Apply at Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh to requisition # 25005152.


Job Summary

Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.


Essential Functions

The incumbent must possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A professional demeanor must be maintained at all times. Work must be consistently accurate, thorough, and completed in a timely manner.


Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Administrative Assistant II

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Clerical

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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