Administrative Associate (Support for Army ROTC)

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Administrative Support, CFHE

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

The Office of Military Science offers an elective program to qualify male and female students at RPI for commissions as officers in the U.S. Army. The Army ROTC program has two phases: a basic course, normally taken during the freshman and sophomore years, and an advanced course, normally taken during the junior and senior years.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Administrative Associate provides general administrative and operational support for the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) unit. The Administrative associate is responsible for assisting visitors, answering the telephone, maintaining databases and files, and assisting with events.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent

• Two (2) or more years related administrative experience

Relevant combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent in person, telephone and electronic customer service skills

• Ability to operate office equipment including multi line phone, copiers, fax machine, printers, etc.

• Knowledge of alpha/numeric filing systems

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and the demands of internal and external constituencies in a professional and calm manner

• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality

• Ability to work with diverse populations in a team environment

• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to plan and organize work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $17.45 - $19.00 per hour (40 hours per week, 12 months per year)

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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