The Academic Program Administrator serves as a key partner for the Department of Bioengineering, supporting the ongoing coordination and administration of academic programs and student-facing operations across the student lifecycle. Working closely with students, faculty, and departmental leadership, this role helps ensure academic processes and communications are accurate, timely, and responsive, supporting an organized and student-centered program experience. In addition to coordinating recurring academic cycles and operational workflows (recruitment and admissions support, course scheduling and curriculum-related processes, degree planning and milestone tracking, and student-focused programming), the role contributes to three core areas of emphasis: student success and professional development, student engagement and recruitment operations, and program visibility and outcomes tracking. The position supports these priorities through strong coordination, clear communication, accurate documentation and reporting, and collaboration with school and university partners. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who brings sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting academic programs. They are comfortable independently managing complex and recurring processes, communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders, and maintaining accuracy across systems, records, and deadlines. This person is proactive and solutions-focused, able to anticipate needs, manage peak cycles effectively, and contribute to efficient, well-coordinated academic program operations. Workplace Requirements: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level