Academic Department Coordinator

Description

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Department Coordinator position. The Academic Department Coordinator is a 35-hour per week (academic year), 25-hour per week (summer) position, starting at $24.57 – commensurate with experience. Given Amhersts distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Academic Department Coordinator provides administrative support and guidance to the English department. As a primary contact for our diverse students, faculty, staff, vendors, and the public, the position is a key resource in representing the department and often is the first point of contact for emergency issues. Responsibilities include overseeing and monitoring fulfillment of requirements for majors; developing and managing academic timetables; creating, administering, and preparing junior faculty teaching evaluations for official college records; administering department contests and facilitating monetary prize awards; pursuing copyright permissions; tracking the billing for the creation of course material; organizing thesis proposals and evaluations and the logistical arrangements for formal thesis defenses; event-planning for a number of small and large-scale department events; and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for our diverse community. In addition, the position manages some department web pages and much of the office equipment, maintains some supplies for the department, and participates in college committee work as opportunities arise.

Summary of Responsibilities

Course Support
Assistant to the Standing Department Committees
Assistant to the Director of Studies
Support for the English Faculty
Support for the English Major
Event Planning
Office Management

Preferred:

Associates degree

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.