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Temporary Administrative Assistant
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Position Number: 1979431
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

JOB TITLE
Temporary Administrative Assistant

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department-JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Serves as a confidential assistant to the Heads of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Department of Biology & Biotechnology. Under minimum or no supervision, perform a diverse range of confidential, administrative, secretarial, organizational and technical duties associated with the office. Provide guidance/advice to department head regarding administrative procedures. Interact with all levels of personnel within WPI. This position requires excellent computer skills, extensive knowledge of office systems and procedures, and department and University policies and procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare contracts for graduate students, postdoctoral associates and faculty summer payments.
Provide administrative support for all confidential matters; budget queries for account and grant balances; prepare and process departmental transfers, expense reports and check requests; other budget matters as assigned by Department Heads.
Maintain office files and records
Compose and prepare correspondence requiring a high degree of initiative, judgment, originality, and knowledge of subject matter.
Perform office duties for the department faculty as appropriate.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Temporary-Administrative-Assistant_R0001041

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.