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    "ExternalDescriptionStr": "<p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants:</strong> interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>About Rice:</u></strong></span></span><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by </span><i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">U.S. News &amp; World Report</span></i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:</u></strong></span></span><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (</span><i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">U.S. News &amp; World Report</span></i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment. We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></span></span><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">The Academic Administrator II serves as the primary administrative coordinator for Activate, a faculty-led program within the School of Engineering and Computing. Under the general supervision of the Faculty Director, this position helps bring structure to evolving practices, strengthens continuity for the faculty team, and creates practical tools and documentation that make the program easier to operate, sustain, and transition over time.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">The position supports the administrative infrastructure behind Activate’s academic, instructional, and student-facing work, including program operations, communications, stakeholder coordination, materials, meetings, events, budget tracking, and reporting. Working closely with the Faculty Director and faculty team, the Administrator helps translate program priorities into coordinated administrative action and ensures that Activate’s programs, communications, and reporting are supported in a way that keeps the program organized, responsive, and moving forward.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Ideal Candidate Statement:</u></strong></span></span><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive administrator who can serve as a trusted administrative resource for a faculty-led program. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities with appropriate independence. They are a reliable resource for faculty, students, and stakeholders, proactively maintaining the processes, documentation, and communication practices that help the program operate smoothly over time.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong>Workplace Requirements:</strong> This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.&nbsp;Per </span></span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://policy.rice.edu/440\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Rice policy 440</span></span></a><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">, work arrangements may be subject to change.</span></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Hiring Range:</u></strong> $26.00 – 28.00 per hour for 25–30 work hours per week</span></span><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under&nbsp;</span></i></span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/fair-labor-standards-act-flsa\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">FLSA</span></i></span></a><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"> are eligible for overtime.</span></i></span></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Minimum Requirements:</u></strong></span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Associate’s Degree</span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.</span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">3+ years of experience providing administrative, program, operational, or office support</span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.</span></span></p></li></ul></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong>Skills:</strong></span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work in a timely manner with moderate supervision</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Ability to coordinate administrative processes, communications, meetings, materials, and follow-up items</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Ability to organize information, maintain accurate records, and document procedures</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Basic problem-solving and critical thinking skills</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and stakeholders</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Intermediate proficiency with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, email, database, and other administrative software programs</span></span></p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Preferences:</u></strong></span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Experience providing administrative or program support in a higher education, academic, or university environment, particularly in support of faculty, students, or academic programs</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Experience creating, improving, or documenting workflows, procedures, instructional materials, templates, or shared administrative resources</span></span></p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong><u>Essential Functions:</u></strong></span></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Provides administrative coordination and day-to-day operational support for Activate, including program activities, communications, meetings, materials, records, and follow-up items</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Serves as a primary administrative point of contact for the program and supports clear information flow among faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Coordinates multiple program functions, including student-facing support, communications and outreach, reporting, events, budget tracking, stakeholder coordination, and general program administration</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Learns, organizes, documents, and improves administrative processes, procedures, templates, instructional materials, and shared resources to support consistency, continuity, and effective program operations over time</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Supports the Faculty Director and faculty team by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, tracking action items, following up on administrative needs, and assisting with administrative components of program priorities</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Supports students participating in Activate programs, including communications, scheduling support, program materials, information tracking, and coordination related to the coaching program</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Coordinates program communications and outreach, including class promotion, flyers, announcements, mass communications, faculty coordination, and stakeholder updates</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Supports the preparation of program reports, presentations, and other program-facing materials, including coordinating timelines, gathering information, tracking contributions, and organizing content for the annual report</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Monitors and tracks a small program budget, assists with purchasing and expense documentation, supports event logistics, and coordinates with school or departmental administrative partners as needed</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">May assist with administrative components of faculty searches, reappointments, or related academic personnel processes in coordination with appropriate school or departmental partners</span></span></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">Performs all other duties as assigned</span></span></p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"><strong>Rice University HR | Benefits:</strong></span></i></span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"> https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits</span></i></span></a></p><p style=\"line-height: normal; 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Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.</span></i></span></p><p style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 12pt 0in 0in;\"><br><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\">If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</span></i></span></p>",
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