Job Details

Administrative Coordinator

Position Number: 7292293
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Administrative Coordinator
Brown University

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Job Description:

The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, logistical, and course support to faculty members and their research laboratories as well as collaborative support as part of the department administrative team. Primary duties include financial management of orders and reimbursements for laboratories as well as website and publication database maintenance, scheduling and planning travel arrangements, monitoring of account budgets, event planning, managing the approval process for service contracts and software purchases and trains research staff in lab ordering processes. The Administrative Coordinator serves as a liaison between the research staff ordering, vendors, the MCB finance team, BioMed Research Administration, Office of Sponsored Programs Administration, Supplier Management, Strategic Suppliers group, Accounts Payable, the Controller's Office as well as with the Brown Contract Management and Office of Information Technology.

Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years' administrative support experience, preferably in an educational environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous Workday experience is advantageous.

Job Competencies

Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), financial programs, database management and web- based applications.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to think independently and creatively.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and projects.
Strong interpersonal skills including having a pro-active and team approach to tasks.
Must be detailed oriented.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-06-29

Job Posting Title:
Administrative Coordinator

Department:
Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Grade:
Grade 8

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.