Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator
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Job Description
Who we are
Why Rensselaer Nestled on a beautiful 275acre campus in upstate NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One the first universitybased quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its fulltime employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary
The Administrative Coordinator assists the Department Head and departmental faculty in daytoday operations of the department. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies; assists and represents the Department by communicating with constituents; and handles multiple issues and concerns as they arise. Duties include working independently to successfully process the recruitment hiring and promotion of faculty managing the departments educational assessment system scheduling and facilitating departmental functions such as seminars and special events as well as handling highly confidential information (salaries performance evaluations etc. and preparation of documentation for appointments of faculty and staff etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Five 5 or more years work experience in an office setting in a position with the responsibility for coordinating and executing multiple processes and priorities.
Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree or higher in relevant field
- Professional experience in an academic setting
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing spreadsheet presentation development program email and database applications
- Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial and other data
- Excellent organizational interpersonal problemsolving and computer skills
- Ability to adapt to change quickly
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimum supervision
Shift
Business Hours: Monday Friday
Travel
Driving
No Driving
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $20.00 $23.63 per hour
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other jobrelated credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the onscreen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process please contact
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources (rpi).
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
