Administrative Asst

University Of Rochester Job Posting

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Job Location : 435 Alumni Rd, Room 303, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department : The Institute of Optics

Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)

Range : UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range : $21.36 - $29.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The CeFO program manager manages the NSF IUCRC center activities and tasks for the Center for Freeform Optics (CeFO). The CeFO program manager provides operational support needed by grantees to conduct scientific research in freeform optics. The CeFO program manager manages the NSF IUCRC center activities and tasks for the Center for Freeform Optics (CeFO). The CeFO program manager provides operational support needed by grantees to conduct scientific research in freeform optics. The program manager will work together with the Director to manage annual activities and plan support and facilitate the operational compliance and health of the center. The RSL program requires assistance with tasks associated with efficient management and effective reporting on program activities. The CeFO program manager works closely with the scientific research community at the University of Rochester and other institutions, with the NSF and other federal agencies. The CeFO program relies on multiple business systems to track and plan activities and operations. The successful candidate will be required to travel occasionally to meetings and may travel to member sites. This position is most appropriate for candidates with a background in technology who are interested in science administration and have skills such as written and oral communication, graphic design, meeting planning, and data analysis, and who enjoy collaborating and working in a team. These responsibilities include monitoring projects, coordinating and supporting logistics, conducting data collection and analysis, preparing and implementing online tools and strategies for program evaluation activities, and contributing to program reporting. This position requires creative critical thinking and prior experience in administrative roles related to research support and services. This role is also responsible for examining data to make recommendations for actionable insights to the Center Industrial Affiliate Board, senior leaders, and institutional stakeholders. The role will be pivotal to aiding in the center's transition into Phase III and potentially a self-sustaining Center. This position requires a focus on details and a commitment to accuracy. Experience in interacting and working with researchers from a wide range of disciplines, leading, building, or facilitating the formation of teams to address complex research problems may also be required.

Qualifications

College graduation or an equivalent combination of experience and training required. B.S / B.A. in administration communication, with a minor related to new technologies preferred. 1 year of experience in communication with a team, and organizing events. Excel software, Word and PowerPoint software, WebEx and Zoom platforms, and the attention to detail to stay compliant with agencies and university regulations. Efficient at multitasking. Excellent people skills and sensitivity to diversity and inclusivity required.

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