Brown University — Administrative Coordinator
Filed in Administrative on February 3, 2023
Job Description:
The Data Science Initiative (DSI) is a high-visibility, campus-wide initiative overseen by the Provost’s office and partnership with multiple Departments and Centers to develop a campus hub for research and education in the emerging field of Data Science. The Center for Computational Molecular Biology (CCMB) is one of the centers under the DSI umbrella, housing undergraduates (ScB and AB in Computational Biology), Ph.D. students in Computational Biology, and faculty where the fields of Computer Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics, and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry intersect.
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing day to day executive administrative support to the senior leadership team and general support of the CCMB and DSI’s faculty, postdocs, and students. In addition, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for assisting the DSI staff with meeting general operational needs, including the role of financial coordinator. Responsibilities include serving as the receptionist for the DSI/CCMB space by answering the phone and greeting visitors; financial transactions; office management, including tracking and purchasing supplies; room scheduling; logistical support for meetings and events; and support for administration of academic programs.
- Associates degree with 3 years of related administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience in an academic or non-profit setting is preferred .
- Prior financial experience preferred.
- Prior experience in a University setting preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- excellent computer skills
- Customer-service orientation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent administrative and organization skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team with judgment and discretion
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google platforms and Mac OS
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-01-20-08:00
Job Posting Title:
Administrative Coordinator
Department:
Data Science Initiative
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
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