Administrative Program Support 1

The DREAM Center at the Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering (PW-IASE) in the College of Engineering seeks applicants for a part-time position as Administrative Program Support 1. Under the direction of the Director and/or Co-Director of DREAM, the incumbent will provide day-to-day management and oversight of funded projects/grant accounts, orders and handling of payroll processes.

• →Perform and support office administrative duties, including processing of administrative, financial, and personnel paperwork, searches and visas.
• →Support the program’s graduate educational activities.
• →Schedule conferences, workshops, meetings and day-to-day travel for the program and process reimbursements.
• →Compile data and prepare statistical reports used to monitor or assess department activities, programs, and services or project future needs.
• →Coordinate a variety of data processing functions central to the center's needs; schedule and produce routine computer reports.
• →Assemble and interpret data, prepare administrative reports and handle correspondence for the program director and department head.
• →Assist with diverse financial tasks, such as student payroll, travel reimbursements, and orders; monitor expenditures.
• →Review records and data for accuracy, reconcile differences, and work with other staff and university offices to identify errors and make corrections.
• →Monitor office supply inventory and coordinate maintenance for office equipment.
• →Maintain records and prepare necessary reports.
• →Perform related duties as required.

• Associate's degree and two to three years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree and years requirement.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Experience providing frontline customer service.

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage time in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office 365 and related programs. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations and provide a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting.

This is a part-time, annually renewable position. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499890 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 16, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.

Advertised: Nov 02 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 16 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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