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Position Information

Job TitleProgram AdministratorDepartmentNeuroengineeringFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS19708Open Date06/26/2019Close DateSalary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The Rice Neuroengineering Initiative is a movement of the world’s leading thinkers, challenged to advance the world’s understanding of the brain — and help it work smarter. The Initiative provides a cohesive environment that fosters collaboration between researchers, scientists, doctors, and clinicians. The Initiative maximizes research impact by working across traditional boundaries.

The Rice Neuroengineering program administrator will oversee all administrative and financial operations of the Neuroengineering Initiative and all its affiliated curricular and co-curricular programs as well as activities with external partners.

Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education Requirement

May substitute additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an
equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement.

Education PreferredExperience Required5 yearsType of Experience

Related program or administrative experience.

Substitution for Experience Requirement

Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

- Five years of experience in a higher education environment
- Experience managing personnel and grants and contracts with federal and/or state agencies
- Experience with website creation and/or maintenance

License/Certification RequiredLicense/Certification PreferredSkills Required

- Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communications 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

Skills Preferred

- Proficient in organizational financial management

Internal / External Contacts

Works with a wide variety of individuals at Rice, government, industry, external affiliates
of the department, and other collaborating institutions.

Within the university: Work closely with RNEI affiliated faculty and research staff; communicate effectively on an ongoing basis with School of Engineering, other Rice departments, centers, and institutes including Rice News, Office of Sponsored Research, Office of Research, Accounting, Development, Legal Counsel, Office of Technology Transfer, Office of the Provost, etc.

External to the university: Communicate with collaborators and sponsors, including
members at other universities, governmental labs, industry, etc.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of up to eight hours per day.

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend work required during peak times.

Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/20272 Job Duties

Job Duty NameEssential FunctionsDescription of Job Duty

- Oversees initiative operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations
- Devises and manages financial and budgetary plans for the program(s), approves and monitors expenditures
- Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates programs by: conducting research activities within the program, analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, and making program improvement recommendations
- Develops and implements strategies related to outreach, events, communications, development, partnerships and fundraising / funding
- Creates short term and long term plans to achieve mission and objectives for the program
- Oversee graduate student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress
- Oversee grant preparation and submission or research administration for the initiative
- Supervise small staff (up to three full time staff)
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have five years of related program or administrative experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience with website creation and/or maintenance?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience managing personnel, grants, and contracts with federal and/or state agencies?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have five years of experience in a higher education environment?
   • Yes
   • No