Electrical and Computer Engineering Administrative Assistant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Exchange

Paid leave

Fitness facilities

Job summary

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in Terre Haute. The role provides comprehensive administrative support, manages communications, records, and office operations, and assists with budget, student employee administration, and accreditation-related tasks.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree and 3–5 years of professional experience, with strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3–5 years of professional work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
• Serve as primary contact for faculty, staff, students, and visitors; manage communications, records, and office operations.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events, faculty searches, and other activities; support departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical and Computer Engineering Administrative Assistant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an opening in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Department as an Administrative Assistant.We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News& World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 27 consecutive years.

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensiveadministrative and operational support to the Electrical and ComputerEngineering Department, serving as a primary point of contact for faculty,staff, students, and visitors. This role manages departmental communications,records, and office operations; coordinates meetings, travel, events, facultysearches, and other activities; and serves as a resource on departmental anduniversity policies and procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining websitesand departmental resources, supporting budget and payment processes, assistingwith student employee administration, and coordinating specialized functionssuch as accreditation activities, student awards, course pre-registration,professional development tracking, summer programs, and administrative supportfor research programs, competition teams, and departmental projects. Theposition performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental andinstitutional objectives.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree andthree to five years of professional work experience. Varyingeducation/experience may be considered in lieu of the other.

Preferred candidates will have higher educationexperience; excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellentinterpersonal and customer service skills; advanced skills in Microsoft OfficeSuite or related software; ability to learn and adapt to new processes andsystems; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; advancedunderstanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping andfiling; and the ability to work independently.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, andflexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including avariety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accidentand/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and CaregiverResources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paidleave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulmanemployee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities andprogramming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, andequipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on studentlives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary projectcollaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continualencouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and convenientlylocated within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrantcommunity with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher edinstitutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Payrange is $19.23 – $21.63 (or $40,000 - $45,000annually). Pay is competitive. A higher pay may be negotiated based onexperience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospectiveemployees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment,driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scopedepends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Informationfrom background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitabilityfor employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handledin compliance with federal and state laws.

This position is not eligible for workvisa sponsorship at this time.

EEO Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.