Program Administrator II

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Position Summary:
The Program Administrator II supports the administration of departmental programs events and related activities within the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) in Rices George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing. This role coordinates daily operations across multiple program functions to ensure smooth execution consistent service delivery and strong stakeholder support.
Key responsibilities include coordinating program logistics and calendars; planning and supporting events and committee activities; preparing routine communications and materials; tracking schedules deliverables and records; and compiling information and basic reports to support planning and operational follow-through. The Program Administrator II serves as a key liaison and central coordination hub for faculty staff students and partners ensuring that timelines communications and resources are aligned so program activities run smoothly and meet departmental goals.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is an organized adaptable program administrator with experience supporting daily operations and coordinating events and committee activities. They have strong written and verbal communication skills; are comfortable working with spreadsheets schedules and basic budget information; and can compile data into clear reports and summaries for department leadership. They manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail learn new systems quickly and bring a steady professional approach to working with faculty staff students and external partners.
In this role the ideal candidate serves as a key liaison and central coordination hub for departmental programs events and related activities. They coordinate program logistics and calendars support event planning and execution from initial planning through follow-up and help track schedules deliverables and records so that activities stay on track. They prepare routine communications and materials support committee work and collaborate with the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing on events and the departments digital presence by helping with materials and updates. By keeping information organized and stakeholders aligned they help ensure ChBEs programs and initiatives run smoothly and provide consistent responsive support.

Workplace Requirements:
This position is exclusively on-site necessitating all duties to be performed in person on the Rice University Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $48000$53000
*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree

  • In lieu of the education requirement additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

• 1 years of relevant experience in event management program coordination or administrative support involving scheduling communications and logistics

Skills:

• Ability to learn new strategies tools and processes related to program administration and events

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Data analysis skills including the ability to collect organize and interpret information for basic reporting

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously

• Good organizational and time-management skills

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn Rice systems and digital tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules

• Attention to detail in scheduling communications recordkeeping and budget/event tracking

• Ability to develop program partnerships and support related outreach efforts in coordination with department and school leadership

• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

Preferences:

• Experience supporting program administration or student services in a higher education or similar setting

• Experience helping maintain program or departmental web content or digital materials in collaboration with communications staff; comfort taking basic event photos for use in approved communications is a plus

• Willingness and ability to occasionally provide support for evening and/or weekend programming as needed

Essential Functions:

• Administers the daily operations of assigned program(s) with general guidance from department leadership

• Conducts research analyzes data and develops reports and summaries for ChBE leadership

• Plans and monitors project and event budgets and assists in the development of longer-term budget plans for recurring programs and activities

• Recommends and helps implement outreach plans including communications events and other program-related activities in coordination with the university and external partners

• Plans and coordinates the logistical aspects of program events and recruitment activities (e.g. room reservations registration vendors and audio-visual arrangements)

• Provides support to faculty staff and students as related to departmental programs including scheduling materials and follow-up for ChBE committees and initiatives

• Assists with recruitment and onboarding activities for new Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering faculty staff and students by coordinating schedules logistics and required documentation with relevant university offices as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

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