Senior Staff Assistant-GCCIS Computer Science
7010BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Computer Science

Detailed Job Description
The Senior Staff Assistant in the Computer Science Department serves as the Assistant to the Department Chair and manages day-to-day support tasks for the Chair, department faculty, and the Manager of Student Services.

Reporting to the Manager of Student Services, the Senior Staff Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Provide administrative support, including but not limited to calendar management and travel scheduling and reimbursements for the Department Chair, Program Coordinators, and the Manager of Student Services.
• Triage issues for the Department Chair and resolve when possible
• Support faculty members with requests including but not limited to space reservations, meeting scheduling, textbook orders, academic dishonesty cases, and processing faculty travel and budget paperwork.
• Manage all aspects of course scheduling. Ensure appropriate number of courses and sections for student enrollments and faculty workloads. Work with Department Chair and Manager to resolve any conflicts.
• Communicate all scheduling needs to the college Scheduling Officer.
• Oversee the faculty recruiting process. Organize all application materials for faculty review. Arrange travel to RIT, hotels, and interview schedules.
• Process hire paperwork for adjunct instructors.
• Manage reservations for department lab space and conference rooms.
• Create and distribute official student communications including suspension, probation, and referral letters.
• Manage logistics for Colloquium speakers and guests.
• Coordinate meetings of the department's Industrial Advisory Board
• Mange department scholarships processes
• Supports day-to-day Student Services operations as needed including event planning committees.

This position is 37.50 hours per week.

Department/College Description
The College: Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT is one of the most comprehensive computing colleges in the nation. The college is housed in modern facilities in Rochester, NY, that include leading programs in computer science, game design and cybersecurity. As home to the countrys first undergraduate programs in software engineering and information technology, as well as the recently opened Global Cybersecurity Institute, Golisano College has long been a leader in computing education and research. Faculty, staff and students have access to specialized studios, labs, and equipment that are among the most complete and current of any university in the world. Moreover, Golisano College graduates go on to work at the worlds leading tech firms and have developed groundbreaking technology like the Kinect for Xbox 360 and game-changing innovations like jQuery. The college is home to the departments of Computer Science, Computing Security, and Software Engineering, as well as the School of Information, the School of Interactive Games & Media, and a college-wide PhD program, providing abundant opportunities for research collaboration within and beyond the college.

The Department: Computer Science (http://cs.rit.edu) is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to over 1,400 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Student employment rates upon graduation are over 98%, often with leading technology companies. Our innovative problem-based introductory programming sequence has been continuously updated, in part through research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The BS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 54th in the U.S. News and World Reports 2021 ranking of Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs.

We have enhanced our research presence while maintaining our commitment to excellence in student instruction. Our faculty publish in top-tier venues, and contribute to leading conferences and journals. Research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, computing education, data science, distributed systems, graphics and visualization, pervasive computing, programming languages, security, and theory. Faculty are encouraged to develop new courses and teach in their area of interest and have a low teaching load with capped class sizes.


Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Associates or Equivalent Experience
• 2 years of administrative/office experience.

Skills:

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Customer service orientation
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be proactive and self-directed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 114H

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.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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