Graduate Program Assistant

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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 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