Part-Time, Administrative​/Clerical

Approval of Remote Work

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Seeking a part-time staff member to provide administrative and communications support for two units: the Research Center for Energy Transition (ReCET) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) program. The position requires approximately 10 hours per week for each area. Fewer commitments can be negotiated.

• Assist with communications and outreach, including preparing promotional materials, newsletters, social media content, and program announcements for both ReCET and PNGE.
• Support general administrative tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, event coordination, and maintaining program records.
• Assist the Program Chair and Center Director with logistics related to faculty searches, industry partnerships, alumni engagement, and student recruitment activities.
• Participate in outreach activities, representing the programs at events, engaging with prospective students and industry partners, and supporting initiatives aimed at broadening awareness of ReCET and PNGE.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with higher education, engineering programs, or energy-related fields is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common communication/design tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp).

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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