Perform the daily administrative operations of the RCC. This includes but is not limited to ordering supplies for the entire department; manage department inventory; receive mail and deliveries; submit facilities requests for the RCCâ™s 3 locations; manage equipment in shared spaces.
Manage expense reconciliations in the GEMS system and submit out of pocket reimbursements for the team.
Assist all RCC staff with faculty or group meeting scheduling, travel arrangements. May assist with events.
Serve as a point person for faculty for urgent matters during work hours.
Schedule all RCC committee meetings. Plan and organize all committee meeting logistics. Coordinate with staff to ensure materials are submitted for review in advance. May attend faculty and other committee meetings to take meeting minutes.
Schedules diverse, complex appointments and meetings, and managing the calendar for a busy executive being attentive to faculty requests and meetings.
Set up conference rooms in advance of key meetings, and ensure all equipment is operational. Collaborate with other departments in the building regarding issues/needs for shared spaces.
Prepare reports and summaries. May assist with obtaining data, metrics, and/or information for reports.
May assist with RCC programs. Follow up with faculty and researchers who are interested in acquiring hardware and/or data storage through the flagship Cluster Partnership Program. Process funds transfers related to those programs.
Assist the team with managing and capturing metrics for the New Faculty Program.
Assist with preparing HR related forms and documents. May assist with hiring students and serve as a backup for approving student timesheets.
Responsible for training staff on office procedures and compliance protocols.
Greet and welcome all visitors.
May be assigned or assist with special projects.
Provides administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office.
Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies. Maintains the leader's calendar.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree.
Experience:
Experience supporting a senior level executive.
Experience using the Universityâ™s systems.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written, skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a client-service environment.
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.
High degree of professionalism.
Proven ability to seek out, coordinate and appropriately disseminate information.
Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of staff, partners, faculty, and constituents.
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Ability to work well with faculty and researchers
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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