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Pratt Institute Administrative and Operations Coordinator for Research & Strategic Partnerships (71150) in BROOKLYN, New York

Management of digital shared drive, including implementing and maintaining a folder structure and file naming conventions, and discrete project management responsibilities such as setting and tracking indicators for project progress within Asana workspace and sending deadline reminders to project team members; Event organization including drafting run of show, scheduling across multiple units within Pratt, and day-of, on-the-ground logistics for events hosted by ORSP; Maintaining a database of current and prospective funding opportunities, sourcing information from the Institute's information portal and external sources; Managing room scheduling for Research Yard spaces for meetings and events, including coordinating associated A/V requests; Managing visitor access system to Brooklyn Navy Yard and Research Yard; Conducting ORSP office procurement, including processing vendor invoices and purchasing supplies for ORSP and the Research Yard; Monitoring ORSP email and routing requests and queries to the appropriate team member. Strategically manage and optimize the VPR's schedule, balancing priorities and orchestrating a wide range of events and activities. Coordinate key ORSP meetings and Research Yard committee activities, including scheduling meetings, distributing agendas, and sharing back and tracking action items. Gather, analyze, and present data-driven briefings on internal activities and priorities to the ORSP, supporting informed decision-making across key areas such as grant management, partnerships, and Research Yard operations. Craft correspondence on behalf of ORSP, ensuring alignment with the office's mission and institutional goals Coordinate the production, scheduling, and dissemination of the community newsletter, including synthesizing content from multiple team members and ensuring consistent tone and voice Use Institute system for email campaigns (eg:Mailchimp) for all promotional and informational communications; Coordinate with Brooklyn Navy Yard facilities staff regarding facilities needs and requests in the Research Yard; Act as the liaison between the Research Yard and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and other partnership organizations. Coordinate faculty and student submissions for the showcase and website and manage internal communications and coordinate with Pratt Communications for external communications, among other duties. Uphold Pratt's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in seeking funding opportunities from diverse financing sources; Perform all other related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree required. The strongest candidates will have at least two years of related experience in administrative and operations support in higher education or non-profit environments. Outstanding professional writing skills, with the ability to adjust tone and mode based on audience. Excellent organization, planning, interpersonal, and networking skills Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, creatively resolve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment. Confident managing multiple project and operations timelines simultaneously, with the ability to coordinate across multiple team members, enforce deadlines, and streamline communications. Ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of faculty, staff, outside groups and a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Demonstrated intercultural competence with an understanding of the importance of diversity in higher education. Strong knowledge of digital productivity and collaboration tools, including: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite and Asana. Ability to conduct research on the Internet. Familiarity with funding application timelines, workflows, and terminology, including for foundation and federal and state competitive grant programs. Ability to work independently and take a proactive approach.

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