Rice University · 4 hours ago
Program Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expRice University is a prestigious institution ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities. The Program Administrator will support the research projects of the Baker Institute’s Center for Tax and Budget Policy, focusing on public policy issues related to tax and spending policies and managing the administration of the center's operations.
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Responsibilities
Manages daily program operations, including creating and implementing plans to achieve program objectives
Creates budget plans, oversees purchase orders, monitors expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses, manages and maintains financial records, and records meeting minutes and outcomes
Assists in the collection, preparation, and distribution of research materials
Assists in the collection, preparation, and distribution of data for research
Creates and implements plans for research events
Manages research and student intern work schedules and timesheets
Interacts with Baker Institute staff on finance, human resources, event planning, and development matters, including budgeting, procurement, and employee onboarding
May manage other researchers and programmatic support staff
Produces an annual report on the activities of the research program
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of professional experience. Work experience as part of an academic program is acceptable
+ In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis
Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
Advanced problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and time management skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Adept at problem-solving, creating contingency plans, and handling issues when necessary
Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
Ability to oversee and direct staff
Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Preferred
3 years of professional experience
At least one year of experience conducting or analyzing qualitative and quantitative research and producing research reports in an academic, political, or policy organization
Experience working as a researcher or policy analyst in a nonpartisan or bipartisan organization
Experience related to entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and/or economic growth
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (81)
2023 (71)
2022 (65)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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