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Project Coordinator
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Position Number: 4820177
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Business - Management

Project Coordinator

Category: Administrative
Department: Rockefeller Institute of Government
Locations:Albany, NY
Posted: Nov 28, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time Non-Exempt
Position ID: 170296

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Job Description:
The Rockefeller Institute of Government is actively seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for the New York State Science Policy Fellowship. This crucial role involves overseeing the comprehensive administrative management of the Fellowship program, which includes full-time placements for Science Policy Fellows with senior policymakers in government offices, coupled with an educational component administered by the Rockefeller Institute. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to coordinate and assure smooth operations across all facets of the Fellowship program.

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

Strategically plan and execute work activities and events to ensure the seamless operation of both the educational component of the fellowship and the placements in government offices.
Compile data and draft written material to address reporting requirements, internal communications, and external outreach efforts.
Organize orientation sessions and monthly meetings for the educational component, including speaker scheduling in coordination with Institute staff and placement offices.
Collect program-related information from Fellows and placement offices, and proficiently draft materials for internal purposes and sponsors.
Assist with travel arrangements for the Fellows.

Requirements:
Required Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field with at least two years of progressive administrative management experience will be considered. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Key qualifications include excellent project management, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills, along with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Preferred: Master's degree in public administration or a related field and 5 years of progressive administration management.

Additional Information:
Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role is $50,000.

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, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

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