Academic Coordinator, Christian Ministry & Leadership

Biola University, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Biola University, Inc. seeks an Academic Coordinator for the Talbot School of Theology to provide essential office support for the Christian Ministry & Leadership and Biblical & Theological Studies departments on campus in La Mirada, CA.

The role assists with faculty administration, student advising, scheduling, and event planning, while maintaining accessibility and accurate course materials. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of administrative office experience.
• Some experience working in an academic environment preferred.
• Self-initiating, organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with dependability and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Department Chair and faculty.
• Manage and coordinate applications and hiring of faculty (full-time and adjunct).
• Assist faculty with calendars, coursework materials, grade submission, and evaluations.
• Serve as an Accessibility Point Person for course materials and light editing of course packs.
• Provide receptionist support and mail distribution; monitor enrollment and assist with catalog revisions.
• Plan and budget departmental events, conferences, and department meetings.

Skills

Self-initiative

Organized

Independent worker

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team interaction

Education

High School diploma

B.A. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Adobe Acrobat

Mac/PC proficiency

Job description

Biola University, Inc. seeks an Academic Coordinator for the Talbot School of Theology to provide essential office support for the Christian Ministry & Leadership and Biblical & Theological Studies departments on campus in La Mirada, CA.

The role assists with faculty administration, student advising, scheduling, and event planning, while maintaining accessibility and accurate course materials. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.