Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Research Analyst

• Assist with outreach to community organizations, civic groups, and partner institutions; help maintain stakeholder lists, engagement calendars, and activity records
• Support planning, logistics, and onsite coordination for community meetings, stakeholder forums, workshops, and ‑public facing‑ events.
• Assist in vendor management on specific projects
• Coordinate with research center teams to align engagement activities with ongoing projects and community priorities
• Provide scheduling, create and design presentations, and operational support for external affairs
• Recommend marketing opportunities and track market trends
• Perform all other duties as assigned

External Affairs Associate

Frontend Engineer

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of websites for the Kinder Institute.
• Responsible for the design, build, and implementation of new, high-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools.
• Primarily work on front-end processes.
• Expected to have a strong UX/UI background, but should possess some back-end knowledge and skills, or be willing to develop them.
• Serve as an advisory-capacity operational partner supporting research centers and institutional enablement teams (IETs).
• Help structure work, coordinate across teams, support compliance and process follow-through, maintain project visibility, and improve execution across KIUR initiatives.
• Prepare, coordinate, document, and advise, but not replace leader-level authority, strategic ownership, or formal supervisory responsibility.
• Excel in advanced statistical analysis, research methodologies, and data management, with strong communication and project management skills.

Web Developer

General

• Responsible for the full life cycle of assigned research equipment, including assisting with the negotiation of technical specifications for new research equipment, overseeing vendor installation, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, consulting with the vendor regarding repairs, overseeing repairs as appropriate, and facilitating routine maintenance of the equipment
• Provides high-level instruction on instrument usage to undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and external users, and performs brief demonstrations
• Develops standard processes and provides expert consultation to researchers on process issues
• Collaborates with PIs on advanced research experiments and projects
• Works in conjunction with PIs to prepare grant proposals for research equipment acquisition to improve research programs, particularly for expanding cryo-EM capabilities
• Provides training when specialized techniques are needed for research; works to the extent necessary with individuals to perform experiments, interpret results, determine next steps, and write up results for publication
• Stays abreast of the latest technological advances in research and informs faculty and stakeholders of new methodologies. Pursues the implementation of new techniques needed for research on existing instrumentation
• Promotes and enhances a culture of laboratory safety
• Follows the best practices of a shared research laboratory facility
• Performs all other duties as assigned

SEA Cryogenic Electron Microscopist

Accountant

• The Accountant II will assist with the accounting and financial administration of Rice’s Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) programs, grants and projects to meet business objectives.
• Under general supervision, Accountant II performs accounting functions (expenditure reconciliations, reporting, monitoring accounts, etc.) using basic accounting principles and theories.
• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level.
• Collects data and performs research on details of transactions.
• Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
• Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions.
• Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports.
• May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Part-Time Accountant II

• Provides immigration advice to international students and scholars on their visa status and immigration processes, particularly related to practical training authorization and compliance (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, Academic Training – J program)
• Advises international students and scholars on university policies and procedures, cultural adjustment, academic matters, and other concerns
• Identifies programmatic needs and assists in the development and delivery of training, workshops, programs, and activities to promote the adjustment of international students to life at the university and in the United States
• Processes immigration documents
• Performs all other duties as assigned

International Services Specialist I

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Implementing, optimizing, and managing Oracle Cloud ERP financial modules on a day-to-day basis.
• Collaborate closely with finance stakeholders, system administrators, and technology partners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in collaboration with internal IT teams and Oracle support.
• Monitor system performance, security, and controls; recommend improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and reporting support to finance leadership as needed.
• Conduct user training and support on system functionality, process changes, and new features.

Senior Oracle Cloud Financial Systems Specialist

Director

• Reporting to the Executive Director of Admission, the Deputy Director of Admission will be a key leader in the admissions office, with oversight of application evaluation.
• The Deputy Director will manage the application review process, including overseeing staff review training and development, developing and executing review plans for each application round, and monitoring the overall application process with the goal of enrolling a highly talented incoming class.
• The Deputy Director will also work closely with admissions systems and operations, financial aid, and other campus partners on projects relevant to the evaluation of undergraduate students.
• The Deputy Director will engage with constituents within the Rice community and key partners external to Rice.
• This individual will be expected to represent Rice at professional conferences as a thought leader, sharing best practices within the field.
• They will manage a specific recruitment territory and engage in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement, and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice.

Deputy Director of Evaluation

Public Relations

• Writes and promotes Rice news releases, news stories, media advisories and faculty subject matter expert alerts for media outlets.
• Cultivates relationships with faculty, staff, students and other sources to generate compelling stories and expert commentary.
• Proactively pitches stories, research, expertise and news tips about Rice to reporters, editors and producers.
• Responds to media requests and identifies and maintains professional relationships with key media and community leaders.
• Uses social media to support and promote Rice’s external media efforts.
• Tracks and reports media placements.
• Assists with the department’s editing needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Media Relations Specialist

• Identify large-scale, collaborative funding opportunities and develop strategies to expand the Institute’s research portfolio
• Build research teams by connecting faculty with external academic institutions and industry partners to pursue complex grants
• Lead the writing and technical development of grant proposals, ensuring compelling scientific narratives and high-quality submissions
• Manage funded projects and Institute initiatives, including oversight of budgets, milestones, and reporting requirements
• Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the Institute achieves its mission and long-term research goals
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of Institute reports for university leadership and external partners, as needed

Director of Research

• Deliver high-touch, consultative support to a diverse portfolio of graduate business students, providing expert interpretation of complex federal, institutional, and VA Educational Benefit policies.
• Serve as a strategic student financial services advisor to prospective and enrolled students, providing high-touch, one-on-one counseling to navigate complex funding landscapes, scholarship opportunities, and compliance requirements for a seamless enrollment to student experience.
• Act as one of the School Certifying Official’s (SCO) for the graduate business school’s military-affiliated business students, accurately reporting enrollment data, applying and reconciling payments for seamless delivery of veteran benefits.
• Analyzes applications and completes need analysis for a high volume of financial aid applications.
• Monitor data integrity by reviewing reports between systems to identify and resolve conflicting data or system discrepancies.
• Processes aid for effective allocation of federal, state, veteran benefits, and institutional resources in financial aid packages by verifying and completing needs analysis for graduate business students.
• Works directly with students to facilitate solutions and resolve complex issues regarding their financial aid options, verification, satisfactory progress, or other financial aid concerns.
• Liaise cross-functionally with the Registrar, Bursar, and Admissions offices to streamline the student financial lifecycle and ensure the timely certification and processing of all funding sources.
• Designs and presents comprehensive financial literacy and aid briefings during recruitment events and student orientations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Assistant Director – Student Financial Services

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions in TypeScript across the full stack, working independently on systems of moderate size and complexity or on segments of larger systems.
• Architect efficient APIs, model application data, and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues promptly.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver intuitive, user-centered applications, and interact with a diverse client base and external partners.
• Participate actively in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document system builds, application configurations, and technical decisions; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide production system support and issue resolution, including participation in on-call rotations as needed.
• Serve as a project leader on initiatives of moderate complexity and as a technical resource for the applications you support.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Compare, evaluate, and integrate new features and technologies into the platform.
• Diagnose and address performance bottlenecks in large codebases.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
• Support database design and optimization across SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Stay current with evolving technology trends and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Software Engineer III

• The Senior Director, Prospect Management leads portfolio strategy and prospect management efforts that strengthen fundraising effectiveness and pipeline growth.
• Partnering closely with development leadership, this role enhances portfolio quality, drives prospect movement, and supports campaign readiness.
• This leader sets direction for prospect management practices, ensures strong data integrity and governance, and leverages insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• The role also develops a high-performing team and fosters consistent, collaborative support across fundraising units.

Senior Director, Prospect Management

Communications

• Help promote library services, programs, and events
• Support the library’s outreach, engagement, and marketing efforts through strategic communications, storytelling, and event promotion
• Create compelling written content for newsletters, annual reports, social media, and marketing materials
• Assist with marketing and promotion of library events, programs, exhibits, initiatives
• Collaborate with library staff to gather stories, highlights, statistics, and accomplishments for use in newsletters, the annual report, and social media posts

Communications and Marketing Specialist I

Administration

• Provide comprehensive post-award and operational support to faculty, research institutes, centers, and administrative units across campus
• Collaborate with faculty and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper allocation of charges, accurate award management, and compliance with regulations
• Oversee project budgets and supply data for financial and progress reports as required
• Identify the need for and process no-cost extensions, project rebudgets, and cost transfers
• Act as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Cost Accounting, and other departments at Rice
• Create and uphold reporting protocols to comply with IRSO standards, ensuring all data is tracked, analyzed, and reviewed monthly for precise award management
• Oversee and organize records, files, and reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Research Administrator II

• Designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that meet the need of our programs and exceed their expectations
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive business growth and success
• Performing special projects upon request and, on occasion, providing guidance to others at the school.
• Ensuring high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers
• Optimizing the display of original online content, and collaborating with content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and landing pages
• Working with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders
• Providing technical expertise in front- and back-end web development