Administrative & Program Specialist - Engineering Department

Position Details: Department: 053012 - Engineering Position: 00013990 - Administrative Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time (35hrs/week) | Non-Exempt | Regular Hiring Range: $28.21/hr to $35.27/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience. The Department of Engineering seeks an Administrative Program Specialist to support the daily operations of the Department and the Human-Centered Engineering undergraduate program. Key responsibilities include: Triage all incoming inquiries to the department, via phone, email, social media, and in-person communication. Assists the Chair in planning and carrying out all aspects of the Departmental Mission, including organizing faculty searches, coordinating tenure and promotion, organizing and taking minutes at meetings, managing seminar series, colloquia, and student programs. Responsible for communicating important and time sensitive information via regular updates to the department website and social media. Assists the Chair with monitoring and allocating the department’s financial resources. Hire, train, delegate, and supervise student office workers. Serve as primary liaison to Department faculty, students, other departments, and College and University administrators. Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously by prioritizing, setting clear expectations, and managing time to meet deadlines.