Administrative Program Specialist – Research & Operations

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut seeks a full-time Administrative Program Support 1 to handle daily office operations, research support, event planning, and outreach. The role reports to the CEO and is based on the Storrs Campus, contributing to financial and administrative processes across the Institute.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative skills, customer service focus, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in higher education settings preferred.
• Experience with Concur, Huskybuy and Kuali is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for KSI at its Gampel Pavilion location.
• Coordinate inquiries from central offices and manage communications.
• Provide administrative support to KSI Director and faculty.
• Maintain schedules for managers and staff; arrange travel and meetings.
• Assist CEO with drafting interdepartmental communications.
• Handle purchasing, including Pro-Card purchases, and record-keeping.
• Process marketplace orders and donor communications for Foundation funding.
• Guide undergraduate student workers, including hiring and scheduling.
• Assist with communications/marketing for KSI and programs.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and work orders for Gampel Pavilion.
• Manage lab access requests for faculty, students, and staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Diversity experience

Education

Associate degree

Two to three years related experience

Tools

Concur

Huskybuy

Kuali Financial Systems

Job description

The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut seeks a full-time Administrative Program Support 1 to handle daily office operations, research support, event planning, and outreach. The role reports to the CEO and is based on the Storrs Campus, contributing to financial and administrative processes across the Institute.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative skills, customer service focus, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.