Preferred:
- Administrative experience in an academic or higher education
setting preferred.
- Experience processing financial transactions (reimbursements,
purchase orders, etc.) preferred.
- Experience with event planning preferred.
- Experience with calendar management or executive support
preferred.
Job Competencies
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time-management
skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks with competing
priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative
team.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize in a fast-paced
environment while anticipating emerging needs of the
organization.
- Strong solution and system orientation. Excellent
interpersonal/communication skills. Ability to interact
professionally with multiple audiences and people from diverse
backgrounds.
- Excellent technical skills in word processing,
spreadsheet/database and email applications (Google environment
including mail, calendar, drive); experience with project
management systems (e.g, Basecamp) and other IT or financial
systems (e.g., Workday) preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive materials with
discretion.
- Ability to work nights and weekends and other flexible hours,
as needed. Flexibility to handle emergency needs.
Additional Information
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
The priority application deadline for this position is August 14,
2026.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion
of a background check.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the
Benefits of Working at
Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-07-09
Job Posting Title:
Administrative Coordinator
Department:
Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated
Position Work
Location for each position determines the approved modality
of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and
business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,
hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must
reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is
registered to do business. Brown University is a registered
employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown
University, you must submit a separate application for each
position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed
only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are
not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.
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