Assistant to the Department Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case School of Engineering
Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chair and contributes to the effective daily functioning of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The role manages complex scheduling, meetings, agendas, correspondence, and confidential records while serving as a liaison between the department and university offices. It also supports departmental operations through financial and travel documentation, budget tracking and reconciliation, workflow coordination, and office procedures. In addition, the position assists with special projects and oversees administrative processes related to postdoctoral appointments, including onboarding and related documentation.
Key Job Functions
- Provides administrative and operational support to the Chair
- Coordinates complex calendars, meetings, agendas, and correspondence
- Maintains confidential files, records, and sensitive documentation
- Serves as a liaison between the department and university offices
- Assists with expense processing, travel reimbursements, budget tracking, and reconciliation
- Supports office operations, workflow coordination, and special projects
- Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and postdoctoral scholars
- Coordinates postdoctoral appointment, onboarding, and related administrative processes