Temporary Program Administrator (Gulf Coast Consortia)

Rice University

1d•$52,000 - $54,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Gulf Coast Consortia Program Administrator will be responsible for providing programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational support for several GCC research and training groups and initiatives to meet organizational objectives, including the administrative management of multi-institutional programs and related events and activities. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively with faculty, students and others, both internally and externally, and works well in a team environment. The Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) is a collaborative, eight-member academic organization, located at Rice, focused on building interdisciplinary and multi-institutional partnerships and expanding training and research opportunities in the quantitative biomedical sciences. The ideal candidate is a capable, people-oriented, detail-oriented person, with a track record of excellent customer service in an academic environment. He or she will have experience in organizing and implementing conferences, workshops and other events and in assisting with program administration and proposal development. Term: This is a temporary full-time benefits-eligible position with an appointment for 6 months. Workplace Requirements: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Typically, this is 3-4 days/week in the office. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. The office for this position is located in the BioScience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Houston.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted.
1year of related experience
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
Ability to learn new strategies
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
Good organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Excellent client service orientation
Attention to detail
Good data management skills
Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Ability to work in team environment

Nice To Haves

Familiar with academic, biomedical research institutions in the Texas Medical Center.
3+ years of experience in planning and organizing large events

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning, preparation, and implementation of various events and meetings, including communication, vendor, supplier and participant outreach and confirmation; budgeting; and reporting
Assists with the development of proposals to support multi-institutional programs
Serves as a GCC representative at GCC events
Communicates and promotes research and training program events
Updates webpages as assigned and works as part of a team that determines and/or edits content
Develops training curriculum and may teach a course, seminar or workshop, including integrating program and curriculum into related programs
Participates in grant preparation and submission
Performs other duties as assigned