Executive Assistant
- Employer
- Brown University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 18, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.
About the Opportunity:
The Data Science Initiative (DSI) is a high-visibility, campus-wide initiative overseen by the Provost’s office and partnership with multiple Departments and Centers to develop a campus hub for research and education in the emerging field of Data Science. The Center for Computational Molecular Biology (CCMB) is one of the centers under the DSI umbrella, housing undergraduates (ScB and AB in Computational Biology), Ph.D. students in Computational Biology, and faculty where the fields of Computer Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics, and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry intersect.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager, the Executive Assistant serves as the primary administrative support for the Director of the Data Science Initiative as well as the Directors of the subsidiary Centers within the DSI. The position requires an in-depth understanding of the Director’s role and responsibilities including institutional engagement, directing the DSI and Centers, and relationships with external communities, and supports the effective and efficient execution of those responsibilities.
The Executive Assistant provides administrative support and contributes to special projects as assigned by the Director(s) or the Operations & Finance Manager. They may also fulfill administrative support needs for the Directors such as preparing presentations, making travel arrangements & itineraries, drafting letters of support and other correspondence, managing the organization and filing of appropriate materials for the Directors high level meetings.
The Executive Assistant performs several key functions including relationship management, project management, scheduling, and other logistics such as expenses and travel. The ideal candidate is customer service-focused, detail-oriented, resourceful, organized, efficient, proactive, self-motivated, and committed to social justice.
The Executive Assistant pro-actively organizes the Director(s)’s schedules & calendars, manages various administrative functions, and monitors critical phases of important projects. This position is relied upon to assist the Director(s) and Leadership team with research, analysis and drafting language for reports to effectively support the work of the Data Science Administrative Core.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree plus at least three years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Competencies:
- Supervisory experience preferred. Effective ability to
coordinate with Management directing the work of others including
student workers
- Experience in a university setting is preferred.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize in a fast-paced
environment with multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong communication and customer service skills to interact
professionally with multiple audiences and people from diverse
backgrounds
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive materials with
discretion
- Experience drafting professional, academic and scientific
communications preferred
- Strong organizational, administrative and time management
skills. Initiative and judgment to independently problem solve and
prioritize. The ability to independently develop and implement
short and long term goals. Ability to work independently, but also
as a team member when the situation warrants.
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer-focused, customer service oriented
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent administrative and organization skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of
a team
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google platforms
- This position requires a strong commitment to promoting
diversity
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-04-27
Job Posting Title:
Executive Assistant
Department:
Data Science Initiative
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.
Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.
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