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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Startup incubator offering mentorship and resources

Administrative/Program Support Coordinator 2 - HEOP

Full-Time
$17.90 - $24/hr
Mid
Associate's
Rochester, NY, USA
Hybrid

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate's degree in a related field is required; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • Three years of relevant experience are required.
  • Knowledge of administrative processes, including supply ordering, inventory tracking, and facilities management.
  • Knowledge of human resources practices, including onboarding, payroll processing, and employee records management.
  • Skill in scheduling, organizing, and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events for multiple stakeholders.
  • Skill in handling and processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, address inquiries, and provide assistance.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ensure compliance with organizational and legal privacy standards.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Complete hire paperwork for student employees and reconcile timesheets.
  • Liaise with Enrollment Management during the admissions cycle to request documentation from Enrollment Management and interested HEOP students.
  • Interface with Slate, the Enrollment Management system, and schedule prospective student interviews.
  • Schedule student appointments for professional staff and send appointment reminder emails.
  • Send communications to students as requested by professional staff.
  • Coordinate HEOP events during the academic year.
  • Partner with HEOP professional staff and the CES office to coordinate the summer program.
  • Manage the HEOP department email account.
  • Maintain HEOP reporting and rosters.
  • Coordinate with other departments and assist with administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
  • Greet visitors, answer phones, provide customer support, and serve as the first point of contact for the assigned area.
  • Manage calendars and schedule appointments, interviews, travel, and events for multiple stakeholders.
  • Assist with the preparation and turnover of meeting space or work and desk space.
  • Prepare and distribute emails, memos, and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Handle documents, files, and records; maintain filing systems; secure sensitive and confidential records; collect data; maintain database records; and assist with data analysis as needed.
  • Manage office supplies, track inventory, and coordinate purchasing.
  • Assist with employee hiring, onboarding, and payroll processing in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Process expense reports, record and receipt payments, create invoices, monitor budgets, provide purchasing and p-card support, and assist with financial record-keeping and compliance with departmental budget guidelines.
  • Coordinate event planning and provide logistical support for meetings, conferences, and other departmental activities.
  • Assist in preparing and organizing documents, presentations, and reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

About the company

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

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RIT Venture Creations Incubator helps high-growth startups turn ideas into market-ready products and prepare for external funding. It offers active coaching from on-staff mentors, educational events, and access to a network of vetted partners in legal, HR, accounting, sales, and marketing, plus access to RIT resources like the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and the Global Cybersecurity Institute. Startups benefit from RIT’s specialized resources and partnerships to advance development, navigate IP, and plan US market entry, including support for non-US teams before an A-round. The goal is to increase a startup’s probability of success and speed its path to outside investment by providing mentoring, expertise, and university-backed resources.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$50.5M

Headquarters

Rochester, New York

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • A June 2026 $24 million gift funds AI leadership, scholarships, and professorships.
  • RIT reported a 20% undergraduate application increase for fall 2026, strengthening selectivity.
  • NSF-backed STELLAR and quantum awards expanded in 2026, deepening grants and employer partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • International enrollment fell 300 students in 2025-2026, crushing tuition revenue.
  • Federal research cuts already canceled awards; a 15% indirect-cost cap slashes FY2026 research margins.
  • If AI-institute fundraising stalls before early 2027, RIT loses momentum against rival tech universities.

What makes Rochester Institute of Technology unique

  • RIT combines co-op education with STEM depth and applied industry training.
  • RIT leads imaging science and detector research, including NASA Roman Telescope work, August 2026.
  • RIT anchors Rochester’s quantum and laser ecosystem through RoQNET and STELLAR, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

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