Center Coordinator
Center Coordinator
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Special Instructions to Applicants:All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Center Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations and long-term success of the newly established Methodist-Rice Center for Human Performance. This position is responsible for managing a range of administrative and financial functions to ensure efficient and effective support for clinical research and academic activities. The Coordinator will develop and implement operational plans processes and procedures that align with strategic goals while providing high-level technical and administrative support. Serving as a central liaison the Coordinator will facilitate collaboration between the Kinesiology Department at Rice University Rice Athletics and the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist to promote integrated and seamless program delivery.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate for the Center Coordinator role is a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills. They will bring at least three years of relevant experience supporting complex operations in academic clinical or research environments along with a proven ability to manage competing priorities with diplomacy and efficiency. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment budget management expertise and the ability to navigate and support cross-institutional collaborations. A customer service mindset proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to occasional after-hours events are essential for success in this role supporting the newly established Methodist-Rice Center for Human Performance.
Workplace Requirements:
This is a fully on-site position based at the Methodist-Rice Center for Human Performance at Rice University. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional support required outside of regular business hours. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: $52900 - $60000.This is an Exempt (salaried) position underFLSAwhich is not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- One or more (1) year of related experience
Skills:
- Abilitytoestablishandmanageprioritiesandhandlenumeroustime-sensitiveprojectswith conflicting and varied deadlines
- Abilitytoaccomplishgoalsworkingthroughformalandinformalchannelswithdiplomacyand tact
- Demonstrated creativity problem solving criticalanalysis initiative judgment and decision-making skills
- Demonstratedabilitytodevelopandmeetbudgetgoals
- Excellentplanningandorganizationalskills
- Excellentinterpersonalverbaland written communicationskills
- Strongknowledgeofrelevantsubjectmatter
- Maintain proper credentialing for both organizations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs including Word Excel PowerPoint.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Essential Functions:
- Leads theplanningandoperations for the programthat has significantbusinessregulatoryandtechnicalchallengesrequiringsubjectmatterexpertise
- Managesunitbudgetshumanresourcesandfacilitiesfunctions
- Manages the center calendar and coordinates meetings between individuals from both Houston Methodist Hospital and Rice University
- Organizesmanagesandcompletesspecialprojects
- Evaluateprogramspoliciesandprocedures
- Identifiesissuesanddevelopsalternativesolutionswhichmayincludechangestoprograms policies and procedures
- Reviewsandanalyzestrendstoadviseanddeveloprecommendationstoachieveormodify the goals of the department program or function
- Developsand implementsoutreachstrategiesthatmayincluderelationshipdevelopment communications and compliance
- Maintains a file or database system for routine reports and relevant data sources.
- Coordinate the application cycles and Interviews for CHP Internship
- Ensure the successful completion of visitor credentialing mandated by Rice for Houston Methodist Hospital personnel.
- Performsallotherdutiesasassigned
Additional Functions:
- Perform reception duties by managing the front desk and promptly answering incoming calls.
- Handle the procurement process for consumables and equipment supplies ensuring efficient and accurate processing of purchases.
- Maintain meticulous records of expenses and budgetary allocations for the center ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
- Manage the scheduling system for equipment usage within the center ensuring optimal utilization and preventing conflicts.
- Assist with organizing and coordinating events including hospitality arrangements for visitors research fairs for faculty and students and other related activities within the center.
- Efficiently schedule meeting rooms within the Tudor building and potentially other locations on campus ensuring availability and accommodating various needs.
- Greet and assist patients and participants who arrive at the center for care or participation in research studies ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment and that their needs are met.
- Update the centers website by performing basic tasks such as maintaining membership records and posting upcoming events.
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center at or for support.
If you have any additional questions please email us at. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
