Administrative Coordinator
- Employer
- Brown University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 11, 2024
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- Position Type
- Executive, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Administrative Coordinator
Brown University
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing the day-to-day administrative support and general operational needs to department faculty, manager, staff, post docs and students. Responsibilities and tasks include overseeing the department seminar series which involves internal/external guest speakers, assisting with travel plans, creating flyers for events and distributing to the EEOB community, placing food orders for events, processing expense reports, supplier invoices, purchase requests, interacting with vendors, maintenance requests, room scheduling, space reservations, and providing back-up support to other administrative staff as needed.
Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of related
administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education
and work experience required.
- Experience in an academic or non-profit setting is a
plus.
- Prior financial experience is a plus.
- Experience with using Workday in an administrative capacity a
plus.
Job Competencies
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and
inclusive campus community.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organization and administrative skills.
- Highly effective oral and written communication
skills.
- Confident public relations and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi task and handle interruptions all while
remaining calm and focused.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational
skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and
as a productive member of a team.
- Ability to think and act independently and handle competing
priorities.
- Time management and organizational skills. 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 strong team member when the situation warrants.
- Computer proficiency with basic word processing spreadsheets
skills and/or database skills, email, and continued interest in
maintaining skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Google
platforms, Filemaker Pro, Excel and familiarity with the world wide
web.
- Attention to detail; forward-thinking and proactive approach to
work.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-08-02
Job Posting Title:
Administrative Coordinator
Department:
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Grade:
Grade 7
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
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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