Job Description
Position Summary:
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies provides
access to degrees and non-credit programs that engage, educate and
empower lifelong learners and communities. The Office of Summer
Sessions and Precollege Programs designs, develops and supports the
creation of new, in-demand, multidisciplinary credit-bearing summer
courses and non-credit precollege programs across campus, so more
students from various backgrounds are served, including rising high
schoolers. The Office of Summer Sessions & Precollege Programs
seeks a Program Administrator II to join the team - a role that
provides administrative and programmatic support for a range of new
initiatives, including the coaching and enrollment of visiting high
schoolers for the summer semester. The incumbent will also help
organize annual community events and maintain important office
records, including strategic plans, annual budgets and expense
reports, as needed.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested
applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents
section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any
formatting issues.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and
organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving skills
and individual initiative, as well as excellent collaboration,
customer service and communication skills. They will also have an
enthusiasm for opening access to lifelong learning, community
engagement and student empowerment, especially over the summer
semester.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office
and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.
Eventually, the program coordinator may work from home for up to
two (2) days per week. Per
Rice
policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range : $49,187 - $61,408 annually
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related
experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted
on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
One or more (1+) years experience in a professional office
setting, working as part of a mission-driven team
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related
education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on
an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Skills:
- Ability to learn new strategies
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects
simultaneously
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet
expected deadlines and schedules
- Attention to detail
- Ability to develop program partnerships and funding
sources
- Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial
plans
Preferences:
- Experience using generative AI platforms, e.g., NotebookLM or
Claude.
- Experience using education software systems such as Banner and
Destiny.
- Experience in an educational support role, especially as part
of a team that serves students directly or indirectly with
coursework or programs.
- Experience working in a university setting.
Essential Functions:
- Administers the daily operations of assigned program(s) with
general guidance of the Executive Director
- Conducts research, analyzes data, identifies trends and
develops reports
- Plans and monitors annual project budgets, assists in the
development of longer terms budget plans
- Recommends and implements outreach plans, including
communications, events, marketing, conferences, etc.
- Plans and coordinates logistical aspects of recruitment
activities
- Provides support to faculty, staff and students as related to
the program
- May assist with student recruitment and admissions, student
records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation
process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring
student progress. Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
Assists the Executive Director of PreCollege and Summer Programs in
the administration, organization, and strategic growth of this
emerging office by:
- Carrying out key tasks related to summer session student
support, enrollment and cross campus communications and record
keeping.
- Supporting on-going project-based partnerships and new
initiatives with Rice school teams and third parties in various
ways, including strategic communications, record-keeping and
reporting and billing and payroll.
- Assisting with the building and management of the office
budget, including tracking and recording of all expenses and
revenues and reporting them according to school standards, systems
and timelines
- Completing key timely tasks as needed, including market
research and data analysis, document creation and resource design
and development
- Representing the office and its initiatives from time to time
at public events on campus and off, as needed
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