Remote Part-time Administrative Associate

Title: Administrative Associate - Part Time
Pay Rate: $30-35/hr
Job Type: Part-time, 6-month Contract
Shift(s): Mon Fri, Day
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94305 (Remote)

Job Code: JPC-9898/1315632

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Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to work with our client, a world-class university and research center. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits. Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date).

Job Description:

The School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at the University and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

The Dean's Office within the School of Sustainability is seeking a part-time temporary administrative associate to work 20 hours a week to provide excellent administrative and operational support to all of our shared labs facilities. This position will report directly into the Director, Integrated Shared Laboratory Management.

Your responsibilities include:

• Under the guidance of the Shared Labs Director, place orders for instrumentation and lab equipment/supplies and track purchase through the process, identifying and resolving problems. This includes vendor set-up, sole source justification, etc.
• Serve as P-card and T-card custodian, working with lab managers to verify purchases, resolve issues, etc.
• Process reimbursements for Director and shared lab manager group
• Invoice internal and external users, processing transfers, managing deposits, etc.
• Support quarterly and monthly events, including arranging for catering orders

Requirements:

• High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and multitask.

Preferred requirements include:

• Knowledge of University systems and policies

TEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS!

Tekberry, Inc. a Soal Technologies company, is an equal opportunity employer. US citizens, Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to work Corp to Corp or to sponsor H-1B visas currently. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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