Administrative Assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a great opportunity for individuals excited and committed to lifelong learning and being a key member of our success as our Administrative Assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

As the Administrative Assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, you will perform basic clerical duties for the department by fielding, screening, and redirecting telephone, and walk-in routine inquiries, greeting visitors and providing general information. You will prepare routine correspondence, maintain electronic files, copy, collate, assemble, and distribute materials as well as assist with programs/projects including registration, scheduling presenters, food & beverage, collating program materials, etc. As the Administrative Assistant, you will assist with academic coordination, student registration, textbooks, and incident reports. You will maintain the established files and record-keeping system by performing regular data collection and data entry. You will also support the department by scheduling appointments, routine meetings, establishing meeting locations and maintaining electronic calendars as well as making travel arrangements upon request.

Qualified candidates will hold a High School Diploma and two to three years of professional work experience. In addition to the required qualifications, preferred candidates will also demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Preferred candidates will also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, be comfortable learning and adapting to new processes and systems, have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with advanced understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing as well as have the ability to work independently.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges Guide for over 20 years, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Science)-focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything for which we strive. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene. Rose-Hulman’s serene and safe campus located on the east side of town was recently designated a Tree Campus with more than 1,200 trees on its 250-acre main location.

Applications: Only online applications submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources at 812-877-8153 for questions.

EEO/AA
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.