Administrative Associate

JOB TITLE
Administrative Associate

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials Engineering

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Administrative Associate assists with the administrative and operational support for the daily operations of the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. This role supports student project budgets and manages departmental resources along with providing daily office support.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor expense reports, departmental transfers, purchase orders, and vendor payments
• Create and manage vendor invoice requests in alignment with WPI financial policies
• Apply for and manage departmental purchasing card (PCard) for faculty, staff and students
• Coordinate with internal departments to secure supplemental funding when needed
• Process travel and reimbursement requests for student conferences and competitions
• Coordinate course-related materials and billing with the bookstore; manage payment deposits
• Oversee receipt and distribution of departmental packages (with student worker support)
• Track and reconcile budgets for student Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs), grants, and departmental accounts
• Monitor MQP budgets each academic year, ensuring student groups remain within allocated funding
• Assist the Operations Manager, Undergrad Committee & MQP coordinators with MQP planning, preparation, and execution of all aspects of event.
• Assist Faculty, Staff & Students with anything Undergrade relate - provide information about undergrad programs and maintain relationship with other WPI academic units.
• Support daily office operations including front desk coverage, phone/email inquiries, and visitor assistance
• Assist faculty, staff and students with facility requests, room reservations, work order and other things - event logistics, visits with prospective students.
• Utilize Workday and other institutional systems to complete transactions and assist users
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on administrative processes and tools
• Assist the Operations Manager with FWS process - Posting, Checking Resumes, Hiring, Training, etc.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment while delivering responsive customer service
• Identify and resolve issues through effective problem-solving and process improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in administrative support, preferably in a higher education
• Demonstrated experience with financial processes and systems (e.g., expense reporting, purchasing)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as a team member

Compensation:

Salary: $21.25 - $25.00 per hour. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI's benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Administrative-Associate_R0003457

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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