Administrative Specialist - Troy, United States - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Troy, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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.

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 problemsolving 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

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Pay:
$ $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: