Administrative Specialist, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Job description

SALARY GRADE: 29E: CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Chairperson and Business Administrator, the Administrative Specialist will be expected to independently execute the duties of this position. The principal responsibility of this position is anticipating, coordinating, and executing the annual academic, recruiting, public relations, and development events for the Department with very little input from the Chair or Business Administrator. As such, this position demands resourceful problem solving, tact and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is a world-class nationally and internationally ranked department. As one of the primary front-line representatives of UD’s Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department, this position greatly influences the perception that the world-wide chemical engineering community, the UD ChE alumni, and the University community have of UD’s Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department. In addition, the Administrative Specialist, also manages, plans, and coordinates all department events, will oversee the department’s recruiting program. Responsibilities include managing a f...