Administrative Project Coordinator, Vice Provost for Research
About The Position
This position based in the Office of the Provost will provide direct administrative support to the Vice Provost for Research and to the Deputy to the Provost, and will complete additional tasks as assigned. The individual must be organized, efficient, and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. S/he must be highly motivated, results-oriented, and pro-active in providing administrative, financial, and research support for the Office. This individual will prepare briefings, compose PowerPoint presentations, edit websites, send broadcast University mailings as needed, schedule, organize and manage meetings, projects, and events, execute related administrative functions, and stand in for the Special Assistant to the Provost in his/her absence. The position requires superior organizational skills, a capacity to anticipate needs and to pre-emptively address them, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across the university. S/he will work in a team-oriented environment with the goal of ensuring the success of the Provost’s Office business and overall University initiatives. The work performed will be integral to the effective functioning of the Provost’s Office and its ability to implement projects, initiatives, and normal administrative duties throughout Main Campus.
Requirements
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Exceptional reliability and work ethic
- Advanced Word, Excel PowerPoint, and web editing skills
- A familiarity with GMS an advantage
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ practical experience working in an administrative role preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in managing multiple projects for multiple principals simultaneously.
- Experience in working with Confidential Information Budgets/ Organization structures/ HR –related issues.
- High level of professionalism required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working with senior leaders in a higher education setting preferable.
- Experience in working on research administration issues and research grants a positive attribute.
- Experience working with funding agencies, including federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate sponsors, a positive attribute.
Responsibilities
- Prepare briefings
- Compose PowerPoint presentations
- Edit websites
- Send broadcast University mailings as needed
- Schedule, organize and manage meetings, projects, and events
- Execute related administrative functions
- Stand in for the Special Assistant to the Provost in his/her absence
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- retirement savings
- tuition assistance
- work-life balance benefits
- employee discounts
- an array of voluntary insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
