Administrative Coordinator

Job Description The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, logistical, and course support to faculty members and their research laboratories as well as collaborative support as part of the department administrative team. Primary duties include financial management of orders and reimbursements for laboratories, website and publication database maintenance, scheduling and planning travel arrangements, monitoring account budgets, event planning, managing the approval process for service contracts and software purchases, and training research staff in lab ordering processes. The Administrative Coordinator serves as a liaison between research staff ordering, vendors, the MCB finance team, BioMed Research Administration, Office of Sponsored Programs Administration, Supplier Management, Strategic Suppliers group, Accounts Payable, the Controller’s Office, Brown Contract Management, and Office of Information Technology. Job Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 1‑2 years’ administrative support experience, preferably in an educational environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Workday experience is advantageous. Criminal background and education check required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship from Brown University. Job Competencies Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), financial programs, database management, and web-based applications. Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to think independently and creatively. Ability to handle multiple deadlines and projects. Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and team approach to tasks. Must be detail oriented. EEO Statement Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University