Project Administrator

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 2 or more years in experience in program administration, event coordination, or project management

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Experience in office management
• Experience planning events
• Experience interacting with external partners and executive-level visitors
• Familiarity with campus or research-institute administrative processes

• Demonstrated competence in the administration, planning, and implementation of projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with software such as Google Docs, website editing, and/or office management tools
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Support operations and projects in the semiconductor area in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research. Support operations of the Semiconductor CoLaboratory, and coordinating RPI’s project activities in the University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future Network
• Coordinate and assist with special projects and activities and events/functions, including workshops, visits, and conferences, coordinating preparation, set up, and logistics
• Manage web and social media presence for CMDIS and UPWARDS, including populating and editing website content and posting on social media
• In support of UPWARDS, the Project Administrator will work closely with the Assistant Vice President for Research on tasks including data collection and reporting, managing calls for proposals and student support for travel to partner sites, expense reporting, attending meetings and taking minutes, following up on action items, planning and implementation of the summer intensive program, and preparation of funder reports and presentations
• Support the Semiconductor CoLaboratory, including overseeing the daily operations of the facility, assisting with special events, acting as primary liaison with the landlord, building services, security, and vendors, attending building meetings, and coordinating mail and package deliveries
• Manage scheduling of shared spaces
• Other duties as assigned

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Use of a personal vehicle for occasional local business travel (non-passenger).

Expected hiring range: $62,354 - $65,000

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

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) .

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We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

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