Project Assistant I

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a temporary Worker in the Surgery Research department located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. This full-time, temporary position offers 40 hours per week with a pay range of $17.50 - $22.79 per hour.

Responsibilities include providing project support to cross‑functional teams, preparing reports and materials, maintaining files, scheduling meetings and travel, taking minutes, tracking progress, compiling data, and creating spreadsheets, charts, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Often in a short term (<6 months) capacity, provide project support to cross‑functional teams on various departmental projects.
• Assists in the preparation of project reports, presentations, documentation, or other related materials.
• Maintains project files and records, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for project team members.
• Prepares meeting agendas, take minutes, and distributes to relevant stakeholders.
• Tracks project progress and updates project schedules and timelines.
• Collects and compiles data for project analysis and reporting.
• Assists in creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs to support project tracking and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Temporary Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400129 Surgery Research Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 102 H Compensation Range: $17.50 - $22.79 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Often in a short term (<6 months) capacity, provide project support to cross‑functional teams on various departmental projects.
• Assists in the preparation of project reports, presentations, documentation, or other related materials.
• Maintains project files and records, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for project team members.
• Prepares meeting agendas, take minutes, and distributes to relevant stakeholders.
• Tracks project progress and updates project schedules and timelines.
• Collects and compiles data for project analysis and reporting.
• Assists in creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs to support project tracking and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.