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Troy, NY
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12/14/23

 

Administrative Specialist, Alumni Engagement

Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers. 

Job Summary
The Administrative Specialist provides general administrative support to Alumni Engagement agents. The Specialist performs a variety of advanced secretarial and administrative tasks, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and events planning, file and database maintenance. The Specialist also acts as a liaison for regional alumni programs with external and internal constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications
High School/Equivalent plus two (2) or more years of formal or specialized training in the appropriate technical or specialized skill or two (2) or more years of applicable practice.
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
• capability to work independently and as part of a team
• capability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal expertise
• capability to compose routine correspondence and reports
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (word, excel, access, Outlook)
• capability to prioritize work
• capability to execute basic financial functions
• capability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• capability to work in fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required.

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $19.00 - $21.56
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .

 
 
 

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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
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