Administrative Specialist

3 weeks ago


Troy, United States Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Full time

**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 problem-solving 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

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

- Troy, NY 12180: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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