Administrative Coordinator, Advancement Operations

Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Institute Advancement’s advancement operations teams. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, both routine and on-demand, aimed at facilitating the smooth operation of the prosect development, gift administration, and data management teams.

Tasks include conducting light research, writing reports or documents, managing data, and handling other administrative duties as needed.

The goal is to meet the teams’ requests and ensure that pertinent and timely information is provided to both internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

High School and five (5) years of related experience

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.

Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner

Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize

Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Ability to adapt to change quickly

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours : Monday - Friday

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary / Rate

Expected hiring range : $19.50 - $23.80

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

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Culture of Safety at Rensselaer

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.

As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

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.

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