Financial and Administrative Coordinator

Financial and Administrative Coordinator

The Finance and Administrative Coordinator provides administrative and financial support to the senior leadership team and general administrative support for the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) department. This includes high-level, direct support with processing departmental financial reimbursements and purchases, event support, calendar management, and liaising with internal offices. The incumbent is relied upon to research, analyze and resolve issues that arise to make effective use of the management team's time.

The coordinator is also responsible for general administrative support for the department. The incumbent manages the calendars and coordinates appointments with large groups.

Additional responsibilities include providing meeting and event support, and inventory management supporting maintenance and tracking of informational assets.

• Associate's degree with 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Customer-focused, customer service oriented.
• Experience with event planning and scheduling.
• Works independently and uses judgment and discretion.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly shifting environment with tight deadlines and a high volume of activity.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google platforms.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume.

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

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