Administrative Specialist

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Administrative Support

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s 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.

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Job Summary

The Administrative Specialist is the initial point of contact for the department office. The Specialist works with the faculty graduate coordinator to maintain all graduate student records, coordinates Undergraduate Research Project (URP) program logistics, provides support to building coordinator, and lends administrative support to assigned faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) or more years related administrative experience

Relevant combination of education, training and experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to compose routine correspondence and report

• Requires good problem-solving skills involving multiple variables in standard situations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner

• Excellent planning, organizing and effective time management skills

• Ability to work independently without constant supervision

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

• Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours, Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $19.00- $21.50

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s 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 careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s 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. 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 Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 14 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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