Offer: Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

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Job Summary
The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, operational and financial support to assigned VP Research Center Directors, Research Compliance Committees and Faculty. The Administrative Coordinator acts as the front desk receptionist, and serves as a point of contact for internal and external constituents and performs administrative tasks independently including, but not limited to, maintaining schedules, calendars, preparing for meetings, ordering supplies and making travel arrangements. The Administrative Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting with the database maintenance of the space and occupants of the George M Low Center for Industrial Innovation.


Minimum Qualifications

»High School/Equivalent

» 5 or more years of related practice or significant combination of practice, education and/or training

» significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.


Preferred Qualifications

»Associate's Degree


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

»Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.

» capability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner

» capability to prioritize, plan, and organize

» capability to work independently without constant supervision

» capability to adapt to change quickly

»Excellent verbal and written communication expertise

»Demonstrated practice in providing web-located content and social media related sites

» capability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner

» capability to manage multiple projects at the same time

» capability to anticipate and solve problems

» capability to work independently and as part of a team

» capability to work with a wide variety of diverse internal and external constituencies


Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday


TravelNo travel


Driving
No Driving


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, Contact Us by Email address: [email protected]
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. 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 visit .
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.