Senior Administrative Specialist
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY · Posted November 3, 2026
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Among secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive: 45% (high).
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About the job
Job Summary:
Position Summary: Coordinate all office and secretarial support functions of a department, office or major organizational sub-unit. Often assists exempt staff in areas such as recruiting and training, budget preparation, and data analysis.
Accountabilities : Responsible for efficient operation of all administrative/secretarial support functions, issues and interprets office operating policies and procedures, and prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solutions to administrative problems. In some cases may also have responsibility for overseeing office or department technical support, although this is not a necessary component of the position. Usually supervises support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience : Associates Degree or pertinent college level courses and 4 years administrative/office management experience including supervisory experience.
Skills: Proficient in a variety of office software and spreadsheets. If duties require, may need advanced computer application and software knowledge. Able to work independently.
Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Days:
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Message to Applicants:
G5: $23.49 - $36.23
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
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