California State University, Fullerton · 1 month ago
Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)
California State University, Fullerton is a leading campus dedicated to student success and community engagement. The Research Development Coordinator will provide essential administrative support to the Office of Research Development, facilitating communication and organization while assisting with various projects and events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing administrative support to the Office of Research Development unit within the ORSP
Serving as the initial contact with faculty, staff and students, other departments on campus, and the general public via phone, mail, e-mail and in person, utilizing tact and sensitivity
Providing general office support, efficiently organizing various support tasks, adhering to internal and external deadlines, and adjusting priorities in an energetic and dynamic environment
Maintaining office space, ordering supplies, tracking expenses, reconciling monthly procurement card statements and department budget, supporting the travel process, responding to written communication, editing department website and newsletter content, drafting meeting agendas, preparing meeting minutes, and generating monthly and ad-hoc reports
Coordinating and assisting with special programs and events (i.e., ORSP Research Week, Grant Writing Academy, Intramural Grants, Grantsmanship Trainings, etc.)
Providing support for department recruitment of staff and student employees
Assisting with oversight, training, and scheduling of department student assistant(s)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or the equivalent and four years of progressively responsible experience in general office, clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent
Thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures
Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology, systems and software packages
Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects
Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist
Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures
Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages, tracking financial data, and making simple projections
Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports
Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature
A valid California driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Previous experience working in a higher education setting, government agency, non-profit organization or academic medical center
Ability to retain information and recall over an extended period of time
Benefits
Employee Wellness Program
Company
California State University, Fullerton
California State University drives workforce and economic development and serves as an intellectual and cultural center.
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