Development Specialist - 4297

$56,000 - $60,000/Yr

William Marsh Rice University - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Development Specialist at Rice University plays a crucial role in supporting the External Relations team by managing administrative functions efficiently. This position involves financial reporting, event scheduling, and serving as a representative for the department, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations for a department with significant business, financial, and stakeholder relations responsibilities.
• Process expense, scheduling, purchasing, and event-related requests for the team.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings within the department and with other departments.
• Monitor office resources and supplies.
• Develop and implement new processes and procedures for performance and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate purchasing and vendor requests to support office functions.
• Organize, manage, and complete special projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• 2 years of professional administrative work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with development and alumni relations functions.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• 3 years of related experience performing administrative duties in a professional office atmosphere.
• Experience processing expense reports.
• Experience in purchasing and vendor relations.
• Experience in customer service.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance