Events & Research Operations Lead (Hybrid)

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the CEPS Dean’s Office and the CEPS Technical Service Center. This role will coordinate campus-wide events, including the ISE Symposium, provide essential administrative services, and liaise with campus partners to ensure timely execution of duties.

You will manage calendars, handle procurement and Workday tasks, collect research data, and prepare materials for meetings and presentations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of progressively responsible administrative or office management experience, preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Dean’s Office Event Planning and Management, including the ISE Symposium with 500+ student participants and coordination of agenda, meetings, logistics, and communications.
• Coordinate CEPS Technical Service Center administrative tasks, including Workday/UShop processes, procurement, deliveries, recordkeeping, and cross-unit scheduling.
• Support the Associate Dean for Research with calendar management, graduate student data, research expenditures, proposals, and graduate studies coordination.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for the Dean and CEPS leadership.
• Maintain event timelines and shared records to ensure continuity across years; assist with other dean’s office events and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the CEPS Dean’s Office and the CEPS Technical Service Center. This role will coordinate campus-wide events, including the ISE Symposium, provide essential administrative services, and liaise with campus partners to ensure timely execution of duties.

You will manage calendars, handle procurement and Workday tasks, collect research data, and prepare materials for meetings and presentations.