Programs & Operations Assistant (RIEEE)

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University seeks a RIEEE Program Assistant to provide essential administrative, financial, and operational support to the Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE) and its affiliated centers.

You will work under the Business Operations Manager to streamline processes, manage contracts and payroll-related tasks, and coordinate workshops and events with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills essential.
• Experience in administrative and/or business operations; proficient with Google Suite.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative, financial, and operational support to RIEEE and affiliated centers.
• Process contracts, invoices, deposits, and manage travel approvals and reimbursements.
• Coordinate event logistics for workshops and conferences; maintain reporting on attendance and impact metrics.
• Oversee office management, supplies, space allocation, and asset tracking.
• Supervise the Student Office Assistant and ensure task completion and efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Administrative operations

Google Suite

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Banner Finance

Yo-Mart

Job description

Appalachian State University seeks a RIEEE Program Assistant to provide essential administrative, financial, and operational support to the Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE) and its affiliated centers.

You will work under the Business Operations Manager to streamline processes, manage contracts and payroll-related tasks, and coordinate workshops and events with campus partners.