Academic Administrator — Dept & Programs Lead

Wellesley; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Free campus parking

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Hybrid work option

Tuition and education benefits

Job summary

Wellesley College invites applications for an Academic Administrator (Part-time) to support the Mathematics and Statistics Department, the Data Science Major, and the Quantitative Analysis Institute. This role is 28 hours per week for a 43-week academic year, located on campus in Massachusetts, with pay of $30.98 per hour.

The position manages budgets, scheduling, events, and student workers, while coordinating with faculty and staff and ensuring smooth operation of academic programs.

Qualifications

• High school degree; post-secondary education preferred for analytical tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong office management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact and primary department resource for the College community and visitors.
• Maintains relevant websites and social media; manages calendars and email lists.
• Assists with budget tracking, accounting and prize processes; supports faculty initiatives.
• Assembles curriculum materials and coordinates course scheduling; proofreads listings.
• Oversees events logistics, publicity, and vendor coordination; supports student groups.
• Coordinates hiring for student workers and onboarding with Payroll.

Skills

Office management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independence

Collaboration

Education

High school degree

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

25Live

Job description

Wellesley College invites applications for an Academic Administrator (Part-time) to support the Mathematics and Statistics Department, the Data Science Major, and the Quantitative Analysis Institute. This role is 28 hours per week for a 43-week academic year, located on campus in Massachusetts, with pay of $30.98 per hour.

The position manages budgets, scheduling, events, and student workers, while coordinating with faculty and staff and ensuring smooth operation of academic programs.