Academic Administrator

About the role

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry at Rice University seeks a dynamic, skilled administrator to support the delivery of high-quality undergraduate education. This is a part-time position, totaling 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily operations, human resources, budget and finance, and event planning and implementation
• Coordinates three or more major departmental functions, including program/event administration, budget / finance, and human resources
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures, particularly regarding expenses, events, and HR, and recommends alternative solutions
• Reviews and monitors trends to provide recommendations to streamline functions in the department
• Maintains and tracks budgets and expenditures, reallocates funds, processes financial transactions, including labor distributions, disbursements, expense corrections, and transfers
• Represents the department to on- and off-campus stakeholders
• Affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher, 3+ years of related experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft and Google software: word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs
• Experience with enterprise systems for HR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Customer service oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective time management

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft and Google software: word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs to complete work assignments
• Experience with enterprise systems for HR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Customer service oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective time management

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. In-office work is required for office events. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Rate

$25/hour

Additional Functions

• Coordinates office maintenance and repairs as needed

Rice Mission and Values

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.

Rice University HR | Benefits

Rice University HR | Benefits