Academic Affairs Coordinator

Young Harris College; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Harris College invites applications for the position of Assistant to the Office of Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), the Assistant oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic Affairs and serves as the primary point of contact.

This role coordinates communication, calendars, data systems, and events; supports academic governance and faculty evaluation; manages budgets and expense reporting; and assists with professional

Qualifications

• An earned baccalaureate degree
• Demonstrable facility with Microsoft Office suite applications
• Experience in higher education data platforms
• 3+ years of administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial point of contact for the Office of Academic Affairs, working with all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors seeking to call, email, meet, or otherwise communicate with members of the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Manages communications from the Office of Academic Affairs to all internal and external constituencies, including communications on behalf of the VPAA as directed.
• Serves as a trusted administrative communicator, conveying information accurately and diplomatically while maintaining confidentiality and institutional integrity.
• Reviews and approves/rejects expense reports for all users of credit and/or declining balance cards who report to the VPAA.
• Coordinates ceremonial academic events, including Commencement.
• Administers allegations of Honor Code violations in coordination with the Chair of the Academic Standards & Policies Committee.
• Collects, disseminates, and archives all materials developed as part of formative and summative faculty evaluation procedures.
• Records minutes for all meetings of the Academic Council and all other formal bodies chaired by the VPAA.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative experience

Data systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Young Harris College invites applications for the position of Assistant to the Office of Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), the Assistant oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic Affairs and serves as the primary point of contact.

This role coordinates communication, calendars, data systems, and events; supports academic governance and faculty evaluation; manages budgets and expense reporting; and assists with professional