Michele Parisi
About Michele Parisi
Michele Parisi is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Yale University, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Culinary Arts and History/Pre-Law, and has extensive experience in administrative roles, particularly in benefits program management.
Work at Yale University
Michele Parisi has been employed at Yale University since 2019, serving as an Administrative Assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine. In this role, she coordinates calendar meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops, managing planning, budgeting, logistics, and messaging. Additionally, she has held the position of Senior Administrative Assistant since 2021, where she serves as the primary point person for troubleshooting issues related to benefits programs for the Yale community and third-party administrators. Her responsibilities include programmatic oversight of health and welfare, retirement benefits, and leave administration initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Michele Parisi studied at Gateway Community College, where she focused on Culinary Arts/Chef Training and earned Professional Baker/Culinary Arts Certificates from 2013 to 2014. She also attended Quinnipiac University from 1986 to 1995, where she studied History and Pre-Law. This educational background provides her with a diverse skill set applicable to her administrative roles.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles at Yale University, Michele Parisi worked at The Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services. She served as an Administrative Assistant from 2007 to 2010 and then as an Executive Administrative Assistant from 2010 to 2012. In these positions, she developed skills in office administration and support, which contributed to her expertise in managing administrative tasks effectively.
Financial Oversight and Administration
In her role at Yale University, Michele Parisi monitors department expenditures and compiles and analyzes data to support financial decision-making. She is responsible for coordinating the annual enrollment process for the University's benefits programs and processes financial issues related to invoices and expense reports. This includes setting up Purchase Orders for insurance contracts and vendor engagements, demonstrating her proficiency in financial administration.
Operational Excellence in Benefits Department
Michele Parisi designs, implements, and maintains efficient office procedures and systems to ensure operational excellence within the Benefits Department at Yale University. Her role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues related to benefits programs, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department's operations.