Part-Time, Administrative​/Clerical

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I am seeking a part‑time staff member to provide administrative and communications support for the Research Center for Energy Transition (ReCET) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) program. The position will involve approximately 10 hours per week for each unit; fewer hours can be negotiated.

• Assist with communications and outreach, including preparing promotional materials, newsletters, social media content, and program announcements for both ReCET and PNGE.
• Support general administrative tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, event coordination, and maintaining program records.
• Help the Program Chair and Center Director with logistics related to faculty searches, industry partnerships, alumni engagement, and student recruitment activities.
• Represent the programs at events, engage with prospective students and industry partners, and support initiatives aimed at broadening awareness of ReCET and PNGE.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with higher education, engineering programs, or energy‑related fields is a plus (not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common communication/design tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, or similar).

Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

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