Administrative Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Administer academic programs including the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) and the Undergraduate Minor in Conflict and Collaboration.
• Manage general operational budgets, faculty research accounts, and expense reimbursements.
• Coordinate logistics for the PARCC Summer Institute, speaker series, and community engagement projects.
• Oversee communications infrastructure, including the website, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Manage the E-PARCC open-access collection, including competition timelines and peer review processes.
• Provide administrative support for faculty, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and office space management.
• Coordinate student hiring, onboarding, and visiting fellows programs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of administrative support or program coordination experience.
• Understanding of financial management and budget reconciliation.
• Knowledge of grants administration and processing reimbursements.
• Experience with marketing, communications, or promotional material design.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a higher education or professional office environment.

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a global footprint and over 150 years of history. The Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (PARCC) is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary research center within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.