Program Administrator II
The Program Administrator II supports the daily administrative and operational needs of Dr. Szablowski’s Laboratory for Noninvasive Neuroengineering in Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering. Working closely with the principal investigator, lab members, and university partners, this position coordinates administrative activities supporting multiple research projects and related lab operations. Responsibilities include compliance and reporting support, scheduling, purchasing and timekeeping assistance, project documentation, service renewals, and equipment-related coordination. The role is expected to anticipate administrative needs, independently initiate and complete routine processes, and maintain reliable follow-through without requiring day-to-day direction from the principal investigator. The position keeps the principal investigator appropriately informed of progress, deadlines, and exceptions requiring a decision.
More information about the Szablowski lab:
https://www.szablowskilab.org
About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment. We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a proactive, dependable, and service-oriented administrator who takes ownership of the lab’s routine administrative work. They anticipate upcoming needs and deadlines, initiate appropriate action, obtain needed information from lab members and university partners, and follow each item through completion. They are highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced research environment with limited day-to-day direction. They communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, and keep the principal investigator informed primarily when a decision, approval, or escalation is needed. Experience supporting research or another complex technical environment would be particularly valuable.