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Employer Name: Yale University

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager of the departments of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry (MBB) and Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB), the Sr. Administrative Assistant, Faculty Support and Academic Appointments provides high-level administrative and academic appointment support to faculty in MBB and MCDB and their laboratory staff. This position supports multiple faculty and lab groups and requires professionalism, discretion, accuracy, and the ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. The Sr. Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, processing expense reports and reimbursements, reconciling Yale credit card (P-Card) transactions, procuring supplies, and responding to faculty and laboratory needs. The position coordinates recruitment logistics for prospective lab staff, including candidate scheduling and site visits. The Sr. Administrative Assistant also maintains faculty biosketches and curriculum vitae (CVs) and performs additional administrative functions incidental to office operations. The role administers academic appointments for all postdoctoral, postgraduate, associate research faculty and other academic staff, including initial appointments, reappointments, and promotions. The Sr. Administrative Assistant serves as a principal source of information regarding established academic appointment policies and procedures in accordance with Yale’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPDA) and independently prepares, processes, and tracks appointment materials. The position manages visa-related documentation for international faculty and staff in collaboration with Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), ensuring compliance with university and immigration requirements. The Sr. Administrative Assistant may also support departmental events and academic activities, including organizing seminars, arranging travel and lodging for guest speakers, reserving space, coordinating media services, and arranging catering. The role works closely with the Business Operations Team to complete financial transactions and may assist the Sr. Operations Manager with special projects or other assigned responsibilities. As a member of the faculty support team, the position provides backup coverage for other administrative staff and will perform additional duties as needed. This is a hybrid position, with an expected schedule of four days on campus and one remote workday per week, in accordance with departmental and university guidelines. Required Skills and Abilities: 1. Strong leadership skills with the ability to ensure projects and assignments are completed in a timely manner. Ability to make independent and informed decisions, take initiative and follow-through. Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discrete and professional manner. 2. Proven ability to assess issues, troubleshoot, and make quick judgment calls. Ability to provide recommendations to improve processes and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of an organization. Proven ability to work within a team of as well as with students, academic appointees, and faculty. 3. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy. Ability to compose, edit and proofread memos, general correspondence, and reports. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and consistently meet routine production and projects with similar deadlines. 4. Proven ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Demonstrated ability to keep up with technology and learn the latest software and programs. Ability to manage multiple calendars. 5. Ability to serve as a principal source of information on administrative, academic appointment, and procedural matters to academic appointees, prospective academic appointees, faculty, and staff. Ability to interpret and communicate complex federal regulations, policies, and procedures. Preferred Skills and Abilities 1. Proven experience working in an academic setting. 2. Proven experience with faculty life cycle processes. 3. Proven experience with Workday. Principal Responsibilities 1. Serves as the principal source of information regarding policies and procedures related to faculty appointments. 2. Receives and reviews forms related to faculty administrative transactions for errors and omissions. Identifies and researches unclear transactions without supervision and guidance. Independently contacts departments to resolve issues and provides coaching on University policies and procedures to ensure future compliance. 3. Inputs data into databases and runs reports to verify accuracy and integrity of data. 4. Ensures timely reviews for reappointments and promotions by establishing reasonable schedules. 5. Reviews promotion materials from assigned departments and schools to ensure compliance. 6. Coordinates the electronic and secure distribution of appointment and promotion documents to appropriate committee members. 7. Independently responds to, screens, and triages requests and resolves or triages questions regarding faculty searches for applicants and reference letter writers. 8. Reviews information gathered for faculty searches by the search committee. 9. Maintains contact lists for use by various University departments for important e-mailings and access to secure systems. 10. Serves as member of support teams and provides back-up for other support staff. 11. Maintains records as required by Yale or government policy. 12. Processes additional appointments as needed. 13. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's Degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Job Posting Date 02/26/2026 Job Category Administrative Support Bargaining Unit L34 Compensation Grade Labor Grade D Compensation Grade Profile Hourly Range $31.83 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.