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Administrative Coordinator


Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 24
Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director of Planned Gifts and provides administrative and operational support to the gift planning program. The Coordinator performs a variety of advanced administrative duties including assisting with scheduling correspondence travel and events planning file and database maintenance. This person will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI 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 university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School/Equivalent in
  • 5 or more yearsrelated experience

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree in related field

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 prioirtize plan and organize
  • Ability to work independently without constant supervision
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with others in a professional manner
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel:

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving:

Incidental driving possible but not required

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $24.00 / hr

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 job-related 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 on-screen 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

Job Posted Date:

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 ().

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteis 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


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