Administrative Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director of Planned Gifts and provides administrative and operational support to the gift planning program. The Coordinator performs a variety of advanced administrative duties, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and events planning, file and database maintenance. This person will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/Equivalent
• 5 or more years related experience

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in related field

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 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

Starting Salary/Rate: Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $24.00 / hr