9072BRPosition Title:Senior Staff Assistant - Project CoordinatorOrganization:CLA-Dean's OfficeJob Responsibilities:The Senior Staff Assistant - Project Coordinator position supports the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program, funded by the National Science Foundation. The primary responsibilities will include providing administrative and operational support to the AWARE-AI Director, assisting the NRT team, and liaise with units on campus.The Senior Staff Assistant – Project Coordinator will work closely with the Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the NRT program, including financial tracking, metrics and reporting, working with the graduate program directors and departments of students (e.g., tracking progress toward graduation), and implementing publicity and internal/external communication, keeping website content and event schedules up to date, and supporting database content management. This individual will also interact with student cohorts, offer logistical support for NRT training programming, work collaboratively with campus constituents such as students’ departments, the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, RIT Graduate School, and Division of Diversity and Inclusion, and play a central role in communications, and perform other duties as assigned.FLSA Category:Non-exemptRequisition Number:9072BRCollege/Division:College of Liberal ArtsRequired Application Documents:Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of ReferencesEmployment Category:FulltimeAdditional Details:The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Required Minimum Education Level:ASHow To Apply:In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :114HRequired Qualifications:Education/Experience:
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Two (2) – three (3) years of related office or grant project experience, preferably in higher education
Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to diversity and inclusion and respect for individual differences
Organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks
Understanding of financial and reporting processes
Evidence of organizational as well as problem-solving and initiative-taking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Comfort with website and database content management, and skills in working with standard office-relevant software
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or advanced degree
ASL conversant
Graphic design and creation of visual materials
Publicity (e.g. social media communication, marketing)
Project-management experience
Prior experience with academic policies and practices, student tracking and record keeping systems.
Experience of working in higher education
Understanding of how graduate degree programs are structured
Knowledge of RIT’s Finance and Administration’s processes for procurement, payroll, accounting
Department/College Description:The College of Liberal Arts encourages the creation, development, dissemination, and application of human knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences by promoting innovative teaching, scholarship, and research, thus providing a comprehensive education for all RIT students.We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship in an increasingly technological and rapidly changing society by maintaining and promoting the intellectual climate on campus, contributing to students’ awareness and understanding of diversity, and enhancing students’ abilities to reason critically and communicate effectively.We value a rigorous liberal arts education that encourages innovative experiential learning and active scholarship, the highest ethical standards, the educational and social benefits of diversity and global awareness, an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment of openness and academic freedom, a working environment in which all staff and faculty enjoy respect and recognition, and the active and meaningful participation of all members of the College community.What do we believe at RIT?:Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/BenefitsataGlance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).Work Location:Hybrid — Remote/On-campusHourly/Salary Minimum:16Hourly/Salary Maximum:25
