Job description
Why Rensselaer?
Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.
To apply please visit: https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493888/administrative-coordinator-corporate-and-foundations-philanthropy
Job Summary
The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director of Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy and provides administrative and operational support to the corporate and foundation team. The administrative coordinator performs a variety of advanced administrative duties, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and events planning, file and database maintenance. The administrative coordinator will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School/Equivalent
- 5 years of related experience or relevant combination of experience, education and/or training
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; candidates must be strong writers
- Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision
- Ability to adapt to change quickly
- Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Local travel between campus locations only
Driving
Incidental driving possible, but not required
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).
Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
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