8522BR
Position Title:
Senior Staff Assistant
Organization:
GCCIS - Interactive Games & Media
Job Responsibilities:
Leadership team support:
Manage calendars and schedule meetings
Manage documents, files, and general correspondence
Create, assemble, and disseminate materials in support of meetings and presentations; maintain record and minutes of meetings
Administrative functions:
Maintain faculty and adjunct personnel database
Facilitate faculty accounts for new faculty and adjuncts
Generate and maintain adjunct faculty contracts and process adjunct paperwork
Process additional pay and summer pay paperwork for faculty and research personnel
Schedule and arrange school-level committee meetings; prepare, assemble, and distribute all committee and school meeting minutes.
Gather and organize relevant academic materials for meetings
Provide administrative assistance to faculty search committees
Make travel arrangements for School administrative personnel, IGM faculty, and guests as needed; develop itineraries, process logistics, reimbursements, and requests.
Other duties as assigned
FLSA Category:
Non-exempt
Requisition Number:
8522BR
College/Division:
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
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 [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Associates or Equivalent Experience
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 (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
114H
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Associate degree plus 2 years of general office experience, or equivalent experience.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, initiative and resourcefulness.
Flexibility and the ability to be able to perform successfully when challenged by changing workflow priorities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Department/College Description:
The College:
The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 57th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 130 full‐time faculty and more than 4,200 undergraduate and 960 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), RIT’s Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://pht.rit.edu), the Center for Human‐Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and
Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability ( https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/ ).
IGM:
The School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM)is one of six administrative units within GCCIS. IGM has over 30 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. IGM offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Design and Development and New Media Interactive Development, a Master of Science in Game Design and Development, and an accelerated BS/MS in Game Design and Development. IGM provides leadership, administrative, financial, and logistical support to nearly 900 undergraduate students (including mandatory co-op experience) and about 60 graduate students – making it one of the largest degree programs at RIT. IGM is currently ranked in the top 10 of the Princeton Review, US News & World Report, and the Animation Career Review for Game Design and Development programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. IGM is also home to several labs and research centers, especially in the areas of GeoGames, Geographic Information Science and Technology, and Open Sources Data and Software. IGM also plays a large research and delivery role working closely with RIT’s MAGIC (Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity) Center, which is a university-wide collaboration for research and publishing in games and digital media. The MAGIC Center is comprised of both a university research & development center and an independent game publishing studio.
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. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Job Summary:
The Senior Staff Assistant provides administrative support to the leadership team within the School of Interactive Games & Media.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
25