Administrative Specialist, The Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Pay Grade: 29E

Context of the Job:

Under the general direction of the Chair and Business Administrator, the Administrative Specialist will be expected to independently execute the duties of this position. The Administrative Specialist maintains well-organized systems of office practices to support the operations of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and its administrative needs. The principal responsibility of this position is anticipating, coordinating, and executing all annual academic, recruitment, and outreach events in addition to ensuring the smooth operation of the department’s day-to-day operations. As such, this position demands resourceful problem solving, tact, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The Administrative Specialist interacts with faculty, students, College and University administrators, vendors, other educational institutions, alumni, and the External Advisory Committee as necessary to exchange inf...