Requisition # 2017-8157
Department Physics
Category Academic Administration
Date Posted 2 weeks ago
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Application Deadline

Overview

Reporting to two Co-Director faculty, the Assistant Director of the Physics Frontier Center will, to the greatest extent possible, relieve the Co-Directors of all non-research burdens including grant submission, financial performance monitoring, seeking and reviewing post-doc candidates, planning effective research forums, and managing collaboration meetings and publishing of journal articles.

This is a one year term position with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

Understand and track all operational and financial aspects of the PFC. This includes informed, long-timeline planning of strategies, major events, and program imperatives identified by the Co-Directors.

Rough-out and proofread scientific text. While this person is not a subject-matter-expert, they will have enough depth to, in time, understand fundamental PFC concepts and piece them together. This position component drives the need for a natural science or engineering background rather than fine arts or finance.

Direct the efforts of one administrative assistant in arranging travel, seminar speakers, social functions.

Serve as the first-point-of-contact for all Center affairs involving Central Administration.

This person receives most internal inquiries intended for the Co-Directors.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications:

• 4-6 yrs. of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree must be in a natural science or engineering.
• Familiarity with modern office practices and full competence with MicroSoft Office.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the management of a research unit is highly desired as is exposure to biological science, neuro-science, and bio-physics.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Salary Grade

ADM, 060

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

12/1/2018

Comments Related to End Date

Possible 5-year duration with successful renewals

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No



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