Administrative Assistant - Houston, United States - Rice University

Rice University
Rice University
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4 weeks ago

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Position Summary:


The Administrative Assistant II reports to the Director and coordinates a wide range of administrative and clerical responsibilities in support of the WaTER Institute at Rice University.

Duties include, but are not limited to, supporting finance and events staff in various administrative and clerical capacities, coordinating departmental activities, processing department travel and supply expenses, space inventory and updates, preparing expense reports and encumbrance reviews, and helping investigate department past due invoices.

The Administrative Assistant II will also provide administrative support to the Office of Research and in particular to the Director of the (Office of Research Security) ORS.

This is a part-time, benefits eligible position.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week and is limited to a one-year term.
- *Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under _FLSA _are eligible for overtime. _


Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of administrative experience

Skills:


  • Strong data reporting skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work under moderate supervision and complete tasks timely
  • Customer service oriented

Preferences:


  • Experience at Rice University or other academic setting
  • Purchasing card experience

Rice Mission and Values:
Mission and Values | Rice University

  • Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status._
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government.

Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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