On-Site Part-Time Department Coordinator, Political Science

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a part-time Temporary Department Coordinator for the Department of Political Science in Houston. The role provides administrative, operational, and event support, serving as the main contact for faculty, students, and visiting guests to ensure smooth daily functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be proactive, and service-oriented, with a minimum of 2 years in an office environment and an Associate's degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• At least 2 years of office experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day department support for faculty, students, and staff.
• Interpret and implement policies and procedures with guidance as needed.
• Monitor expenses and process financial transactions and reimbursements.
• Represent the department within the school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Database software

Data reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Financial systems

Job description

Rice University is seeking a part-time Temporary Department Coordinator for the Department of Political Science in Houston. The role provides administrative, operational, and event support, serving as the main contact for faculty, students, and visiting guests to ensure smooth daily functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be proactive, and service-oriented, with a minimum of 2 years in an office environment and an Associate's degree or higher.