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What You Will Do

We are seeking a full-time (39 hours per week), non-benefits eligible, Temporary Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator to support the Systems Engineering Department for up to 3 months. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Duties will Include:

Administrative Support

Scheduling meetings and calendaring for Academic & Administrative Directors
Supervise program student workers including hiring, daily task assignments, prioritizing work, and timecard approval.
Responsible for the faculty search process including record retention, organization, interview scheduling, and preparation.
Maintaining and ordering office materials and supplies.

Events Coordination

Reserve locations on and off-campus for Systems Engineering recruiting events. May also include food orders, shipping materials and detailed logistics.
Coordinate planning efforts and logistics regarding the Systems Summit being held in November.
Schedule and coordinate monthly program meetings with Systems Engineering faculty and staff.
Ezra Systems Weekly Seminar Speaker Scheduling and Coordination including coordinating schedule for the speaker, make marketing emails through constant contact for the speaker, make physical posters to print out/put up around different buildings to advertise for the speaker, ordering lunch for seminar attendees, submit travel reimbursements.

What We Need

High School Diploma with up to 2-4 years of experience.
Proficiency with Office software.

What We Prefer

Associates degree with 2-4 years of experience.

Pay Rate

$23.45 Per Hour

Important Notes about Applying

Please submit a résumé to be considered for this position.
This is full time position (39 hours per week expected)
This is a fixed term position up to 3 months.
There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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University Job Title:

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Job Family:

Temporary Administration

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Daniel Hyland

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2024-08-30

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