Academic Department Coordinator - American Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

Academic Department Coordinator - American Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR6532

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description :

Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Department Coordinator - American Studies, Anthropology & Sociology position. The Academic Department Coordinator is a part-time (20 hours per week), academic-year position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is : $25.00 -$27.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here forBenefits Information.

The Academic Department Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support in all areas of operation in an academic department. Performs a wide range of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-moving environment. The administrative support areas include the following : support for the chair in carrying out departmental business and faculty personnel processes; curricular support; event management; budget support, financial transactions and student employment coordination; communications and office management. Serves as the first point of contact for the department on campus and is required to work on campus four days a week when classes are in session.

Summary of Responsibilities :

Faculty Support

• Attend department meetings and support the chair in preparing relevant materials
• Assist in faculty searches, including coordinating search process logistics
• Assist with reappointment, tenure, and promotion processes
• Handle clerical, ordering, and scheduling tasks for the department

Curricular Support

Event Management

Budget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student Employment

Communications and Office Management

Qualifications : Required

Preferred

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps : / / 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 Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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