Senior Staff Assistant

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology 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. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

HS, GED

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 

Wage Band

114H

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years of office experience including customer service, data entry, shipping, event planning, and use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Google Suite including advanced experience with calendaring including scheduling virtual webinars and meetings
• Adapts quickly to new technology and equipment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; must be adept at communicating with audiences of all backgrounds and education levels
• Excellent customer service.
• Positive attitude towards youth, growth mindset.
• Values and supports individual differences. Able to work with diverse populations.
• Values transparency, accountability, and communication. Embraces a team attitude.
• Ability to work independently, managing and prioritizing multiple demands. Knows when to elevate issues.
• Written communication abilities including proofreading and document creation
• Attention to detail in all responsibilities
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks or special projects as requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish, ASL)
• Experience with grant-funded programs
• Experience with RIT Oracle and Kronos applications
• Zoom experience
• Knowledge of RIT and its programs

Department/College Description

RIT K-12 works in collaboration with all divisions at RIT to build connections between the college and the K-12 community (youth, teachers, parents, schools). This is accomplished through a portfolio of initiatives including customized campus visits, onetime hands-on experiences, ongoing grant-funded programs facilitated in partnership with area schools, strategic partnerships with K-12 schools, broader impact efforts designed with RIT faculty, internships and career development programs, and summer camps. The outreach provided by the RIT K-12 aims to increase college-going attitudes, to spark interest in RIT’s areas of study, and to motivate youth to consider RIT as an eventual fit for college.

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.