Rice University · 6 hours ago
Program Coordinator
Baker Hall 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$19/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expRice University is a prestigious institution located in Houston, Texas, and is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Health Economics Program within the Baker Institute’s Center for Health Policy. The role involves providing administrative coordination, supporting research activities, managing communications, and assisting with program events and financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Provides support in administration of the daily operations and scheduling for the Health Economics Program within the Baker Institute’s Center for Health Policy, ensuring efficient, effective, and productive operations
Conducts programmatic budget and financial operations in coordination with the institute’s finance office, including purchasing and reimbursement processes for the research team
Supports planning and implementation of program events and meetings in coordination with the institute’s events office, including facilitating speaker invitations, travel and honorariums, drafting event materials, selecting event vendors, and assisting with the execution of workshops, lectures, and conferences
Provides administrative support to program researchers on sponsored research proposals
Responsible for managing print and digital communications, including Health Economics Program social media accounts, website content, and promotional materials, in coordination with the institute’s communication team
Assists with administrative teaching responsibilities, including updating PowerPoint slides with requested text, data, and graphics
Supports HR processes for the program
Assists with the onboarding and training of program staff
May assist with fundraising and development activities
May collect and compile data
May assist the chair in reviewing program publications
May supervise student interns
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of related experience in an administrative role in an office environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and overall comfort with technology, such as programs for communication and instruction
Knowledge of computers and ability to move from program to program easily
Very strong oral and written communication skills
Must be able to deal professionally with students, faculty, and outside contacts
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated, self-directed, dependable, and able to take initiative on activities
Flexibility to work occasional evenings at conferences and special events
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business or a policy-related field such as public health or economics
Experience building and maintaining databases
Experience working with upper management, an institution of higher education, or a policy research organization
Knowledge of software used in the position, especially Oracle and Zotero
Demonstrated ability to write clear and accurate reports, advertisements and announcements, and communications with visitors
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
Interest in and familiarity with issues of U.S. health policy
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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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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