Job Description
Position Summary:
The Staff Assistant (Alumni Relations) provides overall
administrative support for a group of alumni relations
professionals at Rice University. Typical duties include managing
calendars, collecting data and producing periodic reports,
assisting with data entry, arranging travel and business meetings,
and managing expense reports.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume
in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably
in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced
environment, managing multiple tasks and providing office
administrative support for multiple professionals. The candidate
should demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills,
as well as attention to detail, particularly in data
management.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office
and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.
Per
Rice policy 440 , work
arrangements may be subject to change.
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA
are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of related office experience providing
administrative support to multiple professionals
Skills:
- Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office
software and email applications
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
Preferences:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Two or more years of related experience
- Experience in nonprofit or higher education settings
- Experience with Blackbaud CRM or another advancement
system
- Experience in a Windows PC environment
- Strong web and email skills
- Ability to adapt to different software applications
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday, etc.)
- Experience with online accounting and transaction voucher
processing
Essential Functions:
- Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate individuals,
answers phones, and serves as a resource for procedures and general
inquiries
- Distributes routine communications such as memos, notices,
emails, and letters
- Assists with data entry, as well as the management and
maintenance of electronic documents
- Collects data and produces periodic reports and
spreadsheets
- Makes copies and monitors and orders office supplies
- Tracks facility and office equipment, such as keys, vehicles,
and projectors, through logs and schedules repairs as needed
- Reviews invoices for accuracy and initiates purchase
requisitions
- Arranges meetings and assists with routine conferences,
including scheduling rooms, managing equipment, ordering meals, and
assembling materials
- Makes travel arrangements and initiates and monitors expense
reporting
- Creates and maintains files and filing systems
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Manages calendars and processes invoice payments for
multiple professional staff members, which may require contact with
external audiences
- Processes call reports for the alumni/donor
database
- Maintains computerized files and mailing lists for the
office
- Has frequent contact with division staff and other
university offices
- Spends many hours working at a computer
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Rice Mission and Values :
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University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment
Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our
candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also
provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with
disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in
touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at
facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at
jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your
interest in employment with Rice University.