Research Program Administrator

Position Title

Research Program Administrator

Requisition Number

8976BR

College/Division

Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Parttime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate.

RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

BS

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years prior experience in an administrative position, preferably in an academic or research environment with demonstrated financial competency in budget management and projections. Individual must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Strong reading, writing, computing, and interpersonal communication skills are required. The person must have expertise with Microsoft Office and have ability to learn RIT systems quickly.

Department/College Description

RIT's degree in chemical engineering is a comprehensive program of study that prepares students to advance nano-scale composites, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, plastics, fibers, metals, and ceramics and to develop alternative energy systems, biomedical materials and therapies, and strategies that minimize the environmental impact of technological advancements.

Kate Gleason College of Engineering prepares students to meet the existing and future needs of industry, engage in research to address and solve significant engineering challenges, and work to accelerate economic growth through innovation and creativity. The college will provide an immersive education that meets today's needs while we prepare you for tomorrow's engineering challenges; support the intellectual development and growth of our students throughout their careers; engage in imaginative research that focuses on providing viable solutions to the real-world problems facing our global society; and partner with industry to accelerate economic growth both regionally and nationally.

Job Summary

The Department of Chemical Engineering at RIT is seeking applicants for a Research Program Administrator (RPA) position to support faculty, staff, and student research activities in the Department. The RPA will provide leadership and administration of department research activities for sponsored awards with principal investigator(s), research staff, students, facilities, and support to the Chemical Engineering Office Manager and Lab Manager.

The range of job duties include proposal coordination, award administration functions, financial forecasting for sponsored research, and supporting department events that require faculty and staff involvement. The RPA will collaborate with sponsored research services and sponsored programs accounting on pre/post award sponsored research activities. The RPA will work collaboratively with other administrative areas within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) and ensuring compliance with sponsor terms/federal regulations and University policies/procedures.

Please note: This position is 20 hours per week.