Administrative and Professional Jobs at Princeton

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 164 staff members.   The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community. DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process.  In addition, DPS was awarded...

The Violence and Inequality Project (VIP) is seeking a full-time Programmer/Data Scientist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming in R and Python, particularly in the context of simulation and modeling. Any experience programming with Julia would be a bonus, although it is not necessary. Candidates should be interested in applying computational techniques to the study of interventions designed to confront violence. The Programmer is expected to work full-time, and will work closely with Principal Investigator, Patrick Sharkey. This is a one-year term limited position, with possibility of extension conditional on funding. The anticipated start date for this position will be in January 2026.

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to coordinate logistics for the Office of Undergraduate Research programs, including campus-wide research symposia, summer research internships, and academic conference awards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and passionate about delivering impactful research experiences to Princeton students.

The Administrative Assistant serves as assistant to the Ford Family Director of Athletics and the Associate Director of Athletics for Staffing and Administration providing support to the Directors' Office operations, human resources needs, staff events and the senior team. This is a benefits eligible term position through 6/30/2027 with the possibility of extension.

The Senior Director of Advanced Systems in the Research Computing department within the Office of the Dean for Research, leads a team of technical experts and system administrators that design, deploy, maintain, and support Princeton’s centralized high performance computing (HPC) systems. Based on the strategic vision defined by University leadership and campus partners, the Senior Director of Advanced Systems sets the strategic roadmap for advanced HPC systems, provides technical leadership to their team and campus partners, and is ultimately responsible for cluster design, implementation, schedule efficiency, and administration. The Senior Director monitors research and technology trends in the computational research space and spearheads the technical design and implementation of...

The International Internship Program Coordinator reports to the Director of the Princeton International Internship Program (IIP) and supports all IIP activities within Princeton's Office of International Programs (OIP), part of the Office of the Dean of the College. The Program Coordinator works as part of a team of four (Director, two Program Assistant Directors and Program Coordinator). The IIP Program advises first, second and third-year undergraduate students through the selection and placement program across 300 international internships in more than 50 countries. The program coordinator position entails drafting and workflow management of contracts and agreements for third-party providers; coordinating documents and data throughout the selection process in the Global Program System...

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement, this individual is responsible for planning on-campus career fairs, helping to implement the campus recruiting program and supporting students within the career search and recruitment process. The person in this role advises employers on appropriate recruiting methods, policies and procedures, and facilitates access to and awareness of opportunities. Additionally, the person in this role advises students about career search and recruiting processes, ensuring equitable access to career opportunities for all students. This role is also responsible for updating and maintaining data in our online career management system, Handshake.

The Graduate School is seeking a Graduate Admission Support Assistant to provide administrative support for the admission team. The Graduate Admission office is a dynamic environment, managing and processing over 15,000 applications for both degree-seeking and nondegree programs each year. The successful candidate will be dependable, resourceful, highly organized, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. They will have the ability to work quickly and efficiently with complex technical systems, and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment. This professional will join an office that offers a challenging and supportive work environment. Engaged and dedicated staff members collaborate to enhance the educational experience of all graduate...

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate within the Facilities Organization, the Manager of Real Estate Transactions will play a critical role within the Real Estate Office in strengthening the administration and management of University real estate transactions and the University real estate portfolio. This role supports Princeton’s off-campus holdings and operational excellence by ensuring effective stewardship of its real estate assets.

CONTEXT A fully accredited facility, University Health Services (UHS) at Princeton University provides responsive, high quality clinical, preventive, and consultative health services to over 8,000 Princeton undergraduate and graduate students and their dependents, and occupational health services to Princeton University faculty, staff, and employees. An integrated, evidence-informed model guides all UHS practices and services. UHS leverages clinical encounters and prevention efforts into meaningful opportunities for our members to learn about and adopt healthy living practices. UHS also supports a public health approach that prevents or responds rapidly to illness outbreaks and injury, and advances, preserves, or restores students’ capacity to take full advantage of their...

Reporting to the dean, the college office coordinator is an integral member of the college staff, working closely with the head of college, dean and other staff members to support an increasingly complex college program. The coordinator provides administrative support for the dean, assistant dean for student life, assistant dean for studies, and head of the residential college.  The office coordinator has overall responsibility for maintaining confidential student files; actively manages permanent files and records using an online database; and is responsible for indexing, classifying, and archiving documents.  Responsible for sensitive triage of student and parent calls and visits to the college office, exercising judgment about when urgency of situation requires escalation.  Coordinates...

The Per Diem Physical Therapist is responsible for implementing a program of physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation for eligible Princeton University students. This role is responsible for the care of non-varsity athletes and the general student population. This position reports to the Coordinator of Physical Therapy.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and comprises over 164 staff members.  The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community.  DPS was initially awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015 and reaccredited in 2018 and 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process. DPS is also accredited by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) in 2019 and...

Reporting to the Vice President for University Services, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Campus Dining is a member of University Services senior leadership team. The AVP is the senior administrator for Princeton University’s dining program responsible for all operational and administrative functions. Campus Dining is composed of three units; residential, retail, and catering. The residential educational model is central to Princeton’s mission. The housing and dining experience is a key feature of the University’s residential program. This program engages multiple campus partners and is represented and led by the Deputy Vice President for University Services. Campus Dining is predominantly a self-operated program with an annual budget of approximately $45,000,000 employing...

The Procurement and Contract Administrator (Contract Administrator II) promotes a high degree of professionalism in source-to-pay (S2P) procurement activities, minimizing risks to Facilities and the University while meeting procurement objectives and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The Procurement and Contract Administrator collaborates with Facilities stakeholders in assigned categories to ensure basic ordering agreements (BOAs), requisitions, release orders, contracts and payments are transacted efficiently and effectively. The portfolio of a Procurement and Contract Administrator consists of a combination of BOAs and contracts with an overall value up to $250M and includes a mix of design services contracts, construction contracts  and other types of contracts. The...

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at Princeton University is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant who will provide a wide variety of administrative support to numerous faculty members who are joint with other departments, visiting lecturers and center directors.The successful Administrative Assistant must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a fast-paced environment, exercise independent judgment and strong organizational skills, while being flexible as demands and priorities change. This position collaborates closely with other department staff, as well as colleagues across campus and vendors/collaborators outside the University.

In March 2025, Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Microsoft, and CoreWeave launched the New Jersey AI Hub, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership designed to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence and position New Jersey as a global leader in the field. The Hub will bring together AI researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, educational institutions, and the public sector to advance world-class research and development; drive transformative AI innovation; empower the workforce for the AI era; and shape the future of responsible AI deployment.  The Executive Assistant and Operations Manager provides high-level administrative and operational support to the NJ AI Hub leadership team, ensuring that the Hub’s activities and space run...

In March 2025, Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Microsoft, and CoreWeave launched the New Jersey AI Hub, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership designed to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence and position New Jersey as a global leader in the field. The Hub will bring together AI researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, educational institutions, and the public sector to advance world-class research and development; drive transformative AI innovation; empower the workforce for the AI era; and shape the future of responsible AI deployment.  The NJ AI Hub seeks a visionary and execution-oriented Director of Innovation & Partnerships to lead the development and implementation of the NJ AI Hub's innovation ecosystem strategy....

The department of Geosciences seeks an administrative assistant to provide full administrative support to eight to ten faculty members and their research groups. This individual will be responsible for duties such (1) managing the purchasing process for lab supplies and equipment; (2) planning and organizing domestic and international travel and processing expense reports; (3) shipment of inbound and outbound equipment and scientific samples; and (4) general administrative support. A cover letter is required. The position reports to the Department Manager and collaborates with other administrative staff in the department.

The Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on-going experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well with others. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and acquire new skills. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon successful performance and continued funding.