Administrative Specialist

JOB TITLE
Administrative Specialist

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Aerospace Engineering

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WPI is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support to the Aerospace Engineering Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Department Head (DH) in monitoring operational budgets, including posting expenses into Workday, tracking and monitoring weekly budget reports, and updating financial spreadsheets.
• Assisting the DH in annual course scheduling and coordinating with the Registrar's office.
• Assisting the DH in organizing the annual AED Annual Retreat, including reserving facilities, overseeing equipment needs, coordinating catering, compiling handouts, and recording minutes.
• Assisting the DH with the organization of the annual Advisory Board meeting, attending the meeting, and recording minutes.
• Scheduling, attending, and recording the monthly planning meetings with the DH, ADH, and Chairs of the Undergraduate and Graduate Committees.
• Scheduling and attending AE Department Faculty Meetings, assisting with agenda preparation and recording minutes.
• Submitting requests for TAs, RAs through Workday.
• Coordinating departmental ordering and purchasing workflows, including submission of purchase orders via Workday or Pcard, order placement, purchase tracking, and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Processing accounts payable functions, including submitting and tracking invoices, coordinating payments, and ensuring timely and accurate financial processing for grants.
• Coordinating grant ordering and purchasing workflows, including submission of purchase orders via Workday or Pcard, order placement, purchase tracking, and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Updating AE Department course catalog information in coordination with the DH and Registrar's office.
• Serving as editor for the AE Department's website, ensuring it is up-to-date and accurate, and posting news and information.
• Assisting the DH and ADH in accreditation-related activities.
• Acting as the liaison with the Registrar's Office, Graduate Admissions, and graduate students.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience with prior administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn other key software applications.
• Ability to work independently with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively.

Compensation:

Hourly rate pay range: $23.80 - $26.25 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-Specialist_R0003456

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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