Office Coordinator

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Campbell Hall (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking an Office Coordinator for the TRIO Programs cluster. You will provide professional and administrative support to the Director and team, coordinate office tasks, events, and student worker supervision, and help manage the Slate CRM and related databases.

The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years in a similar role. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite, and related applications.
• Strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact for visitors; manage front-desk activities.
• Coordinate appointments, travel, and staff scheduling; assist with payroll for student workers.
• Support program activities, events, and office operations; manage filing and correspondence.
• Assist with Slate CRM data entry, reporting, and database management.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of office and program operations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Job description

Title:

Office Coordinator

Department:

TRIO Programs

Reports To:

Director TRIO Programs

Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the Director of TRIO Programs, the Office Coordinator provides professional and administrative support to the Director and other members of the TRIO Cluster for the efficient operations of the cluster.

The Office Coordinator coordinates office management tasks, supports administrative operations, and works closely with other departments. Assists with cluster programs, events, and office staff coordination, including support for the data collection, implementation, and management of the Slate CRM and TRIO Access database system. Serves as departmental contact to direct visitors, responds to emails, and supervises student workers. Manages website, creates correspondence, and produces departmental materials. Saturday hours and occasionally, early arrival and evening hours are required.

Essential Functions:

Office Management and Support:

• Create a welcoming office environment and serve as the initial point of contact for visitors and guests.
• Complete and forward standard NJIT forms, including work orders, supply requisitions, travel expense vouchers, room reservations, media services, and food service requests.
• Ensure the general maintenance of office equipment is in operating condition, scheduling preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Participate in staff meetings and prepare and distribute minutes.

Administrative Coordination:

• Handle phone and mail requests and serve as department backup to sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and accommodations for staff.
• Assist with overseeing student office workers, including timekeeping and payroll processing.
• Create and maintain filing systems for personnel, purchases, correspondence, financial, and other operational/business area records.
• Support the coordination of personnel, business, and fiscal policies and procedures in consultation with administrative personnel in the Office of Human Resources, General Accounting Office, and the Grant and Contract Accounting Office.
• Assist with budgets, placing orders, and communication with vendors.

Program Support:

• Provide administrative support for various programs and activities, including event coordination, room reservations, media equipment setup reservations, signage, catering orders, and facilities coordination.
• Prepare and manage requisitions for program and office purchases.
• Assist with preparing correspondence, documentation materials, and reports using MS Office and similar applications.

Project Assistance:

• Support cluster projects and events, and prepare materials, as needed.
• Assist with the orientation, training, and assignment of student and temporary employees.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of program personnel and departmental operations.

Slate CRM (and Cluster Database) System:

• Support the data collection, implementation, and ongoing management of the Slate CRM (SPCI database) system, including data entry, report generation, and user support.

Additional Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficient office and program operations.
• Assist in overseeing Saturday morning programs as scheduled (approximately 13 Saturdays per academic year).

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable administrative position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite Products, and/or compatible applications.
• Strong oral and written communication, as well as problem-solving skills..

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in an administrative assistant role, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Experience with financial databases and computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work in teams, and adapt to change.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union:

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range:

Professional Staff -16

Compensation:

$63,117.60 - $88,823.64

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA:

Exempt

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Additional Information:

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