Administrative And Events Coordinator

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, US
Hybrid
Course management for principles of economics
Facilitate department events and conferences
Support economics office and faculty
The Administrative and Events Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support across multiple areas in the Department of Economics, including course management for Principles of Economics (ECON 0110), facilitation and support of multiple department events and conferences, as well as support for the Economics office and assigned faculty

Job Summary

  • The Administrative and Events Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support across multiple areas in the Department of Economics, including course management for Principles of Economics (ECON 0110), facilitation and support of multiple department events and conferences, as well as support for the Economics office and assigned faculty.
  • This position supports department events and lectures, including virtual and in-person by working collaboratively with faculty hosts, outside vendors, and University departments to oversee the setup of conferences and to execute conference programming material.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Administrative and Events Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support across multiple areas in the Department of Economics, including course management for Principles of Economics (ECON 0110), facilitation and support of multiple department events and conferences, as well as support for the Economics office and assigned faculty.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Course management for Principles of Economics
  • Facilitate department events and conferences
  • Support Economics office and faculty
  • Virtual and in-person event execution
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement
  • Quick learner and self-starter
  • Discretion with confidential information
  • Ability to adapt to last-minute changes

Key Requirements

  • Associates degree and 3 years related experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills
  • Proficiency in office technologies and web-based applications
  • Experience with or strong interest in teaching and learning technologies
  • Familiarity with Canvas, Courses @Brown (CAB), Cognos, piazza, Mindtap, Mindlink, Google Workspace
  • Desktop publishing tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator preferred
  • Experience organizing and managing large complex events, preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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