Rice University
Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid (Finance)
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant I represents the Office of Financial Aid at Rice University, a highly-selective research institution in the heart of Houston, Texas. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this position is responsible for greeting prospective students, families, and other guests visiting campus, and in writing by responding to the Financial Aid general inquiry email account. Responsibilities in the position also entail providing general clerical assistance and supporting a combination of projects involving financial aid outreach activities, communications efforts, on-and off-campus financial aid events, travel expense reports and other projects as needed. The ability to provide excellent "front facing" customer service in combination with thorough project support in a timely and organized manner is crucial to this position.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of office administration experience in a college or university office with best-in-class customer service. They will be resourceful in problem solving and resilient in adapting to change. The candidate should also be adept at learning and using technology as needed.
Workplace Requirements:
On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Other requirements: Reliable transportation, ability to lift packages up to 25 pounds, hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday with some weekends possible.
Minimum Requirements:
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.