The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill an Administrative Assistant II position within PDP's Department of Finance and Project Support in Albany, NY.

Description of Duties:

Provides direct support to the PDP Executive Director and Directors, and project-related support to all PDP units. Duties include but are not limited to: performing administrative/clerical functions to support all PDP education and training projects and contracts, and providing exceptional customer service to staff, project sponsors, trainees, and vendors. Coordinate meetings for Executive Director and Directors; set-up and provide support for training and other organizational events; assist with coordination of project team staff activities and meetings; make conference and travel arrangements; research and prepare correspondence, reports, and project materials of a confidential nature; compile, submit, and track quarterly reports, communicate with sponsors, internal project departments, Research Foundation and University offices, vendors, and the public; assist in employee onboarding and provisioning new hire services; other duties as assigned to meet project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and four years of progressively responsible office experience or an Associate Degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. .
• General administrative support experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software, specifically Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and SharePoint) including the ability to format documents of a complex nature.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and complete numerous tasks within established deadlines, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

Salary Range: $36,748-$39,748

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.