Program administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

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Please attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

About Rice :

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing :

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Position Summary :

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering educates engineers and scientists who become leaders in academia, industry and government, where they redefine the limits of technology. The scope of our interdisciplinary research collaboration is virtually unmatched, and Rice ECE is globally known for our extensive reach across disciplines, including designing next-generation wireless networks, nanophotonics, terahertz laser spectroscopy, digital systems processing, neuroengineering, machine learning and data science, healthcare devices and analytics; and a plethora of other interests.

The Program Administrator in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties that facilitate the Laboratory for Nanophotonics’ (LANP) ability to effectively lead the LANP group. This role involves leading, overseeing, and coordinating various departmental programmatic activities and special projects, such as conferences and events. Additionally, it includes managing the financial aspects of the LANP group, including p-card reconciliations, reimbursements, and reporting. The individual in this position will work under the general supervision of the LANP group. A high level of professionalism, organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to anticipate and adapt to needs, is essential for this role.

Ideal Candidate Statement :

The ideal candidate has experience supporting the administration of research projects by handling tasks such as data entry, document uploads, and information collection.

Workplace Requirements :

Hybrid position : This position is offered as an in-office and remote work position to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per , work arrangements may be subject to change.

• This position is expected to be in the office four times per week

Hiring Range :   $56,000-$65,000

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