Program Administrator

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Program Administrator responsible for supporting GCC research and training initiatives at Rice University. Includes administrative management of multi-institutional programs and events.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 - $54,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational support for GCC research and training groups and initiatives
Communicate effectively with faculty, students, and others
Assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of various events and meetings
Assist with the development of proposals for multi-institutional programs
Serve as a GCC representative at events
Update webpages as assigned and edit content as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of experience
Ability to learn new strategies
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
Good organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Excellent client service orientation
Attention to detail
Good data management skills
Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data managementbudget managementfinancial planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementclient service orientationattention to detailability to work under pressureproject managementability to work independentlyability to work in a teamability to learn new strategies

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree