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Job Summary

There are two opening for Administrative Specialist in the Lally School:

1. This Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the faculty of the Lally School of Management including planning and organizing meetings and special events, travel, and purchasing. The Administrative Specialist is also responsible for providing backup to the other administrative staff.

2. This Administrative Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for internal and external constituents in the Lally School of Management. The Administrative Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean(s) and faculty including supporting events and serving as the liaison to student workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) or more years of experience in an office setting 

Please see the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities.

A combination of job-related training, education and/or applicable experience may be substituted for some of the experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work as individually or as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour (40 hours per week)

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, 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, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable 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 Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.