College Operations & Events Coordinator

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University’s Jones College is seeking a College Coordinator to serve as the administrative lead, managing the office, budgets, and collaboration with college magisters for smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes event planning, mentoring students, maintaining accurate records, and clear communication with campus partners. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1+ years of experience in a business office or university department setting.
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Experience with budgeting and event planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports department and area mission, vision, and goals.
• Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of programming and outreach for student leaders and the campus community.
• Coordinates leadership development programming for student leaders.
• Responsible for logistics and marketing related to areas of responsibility.
• Implements, administers, and evaluates the day-to-day business and administrative activities of the college.
• Assists in managing unit budgets and monitors and approves expenditures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Budget tracking

Mentoring students

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Job description

Rice University’s Jones College is seeking a College Coordinator to serve as the administrative lead, managing the office, budgets, and collaboration with college magisters for smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes event planning, mentoring students, maintaining accurate records, and clear communication with campus partners. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities with discretion.