Chemistry Program Administrator III (Finance)

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Position Summary:

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Program Administrator III to support a faculty member with an exceptional and vibrant research program. This position will administer a program or set of programs, responsible for devising operational plans to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This includes administering key functions such as operations, budget and financial management, human resources, events, outreach and communications, and may include student support and recruitment. The selected candidate will also play a crucial role in assisting with fundraising activities and supporting faculty and/or senior staff in building and managing relationships with internal and external entities.

This position reports directly to professor of chemistry and works in close collaboration with the Department of Chemistry office.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of professionalism, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively anticipate and address the needs of the program.

Workplace Requirements:

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person five days a week at the BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC) in the Rice University campus. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Additionally, this position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of related experience

Skills:

• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• Adept at problem-solving, creating contingency plans, and handling issues when necessary
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
• Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
• Ability to oversee and direct staff
• Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

Preferences:

• Experience working in an institution of higher education
• Experience with pre-Award and post-Award

Essential Functions:

• Administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations
• Creates and implements plans to achieve program objectives and mission
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations and recommends changes to procedures and processes
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, develops reports, and recommends and implements changes to improve alignment with institutional mission and goals
• Creates and implements outreach plans that may include relationship development, communications, event, and conference management
• Provides support in developing relationships with internal and external entities
• May assist with fundraising activities
• Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses, and manages and maintains financial records
• For academic programs, may be responsible for graduate student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress
• May supervise small staff (up to three full-time staff)
• Coordinates grant/paper submission
• Provide support in grant management/letter preparation/meeting management
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Budget and financial management of large research funding portfolio
• Outreach and communication
• Project/Center administration management

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