Unit Secretary, Part Time

September 3, 2026

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click <a target="_blank" href="https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld">here</a> to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this <a target="_blank" href="https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf">tip sheet</a>.Location: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center The Stem Cell Transplant Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Unit Secretary. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties, including responding to general inquiries and questions, in order to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Answers telephone, screens and routes calls to appropriate destination, recording accurate messages when necessary.</li><li>Greets staff and visitors, and announces arrival to appropriate staff.</li><li>Schedules appointments and ensures the office calendar up-to-date.</li><li>Arranges meetings, to include any required catering needs for the meeting, and handles travel arrangements.</li><li>Provides general information about department operations.</li><li>Compiles information in order to assist department leadership in managing the budget and inventory.</li><li>Orders supplies for the department as needed.</li><li>Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.</li></ul>This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification</li><li>Minimum 1 year of relevant experience</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:<ul><li>Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form</li><li>Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems</li><li>Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion</li><li>Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)</li></ul>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Staff

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