Academic Department Coordinator - Environmental Studies

amherst; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Department Coordinator - Environmental Studies. This part-time, year-round position supports the department with faculty and curricular administration, scheduling, and communications.

The salary is $27.00–$31.00 per hour, with benefits information provided. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with a diverse community and maintaining confidentiality.
• Successful completion of required background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend department meetings and support the chair in preparing materials.
• Assist in faculty searches and coordinate search logistics.
• Assist with reappointment, tenure, and promotion processes.
• Update course information in Course Catalog, CPI, and Workday; assist with course logistics.
• Coordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, and event logistics.
• Administer and track expenses for department and gift accounts in Workday; process PO's/invoices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

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 - Environmental Studies position. The Academic Department Coordinator - Environmental Studies is a part-time (20 hours per week), year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27.00-31.00 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 for Benefits Information.

Summary of Duties and 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

• Update course information in the Course Catalog, CPI, and Workday
• Assist with course logistics
• Assist with departmental majors' records
• Manage the course evaluation process for non-tenured faculty
• Communicate between the department and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, and other academic matters
• Coordinate the department's majors' annual prizes and fellowships

Event Management

• Coordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation and accommodations for guest speakers
• Coordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for all departmental events

Budget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student Employment

• Administer and track expenses for departmental and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in Workday
• Assist principal investigators with grant reporting and expenses, if required
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursements
• Create budgets in collaboration with the department chair and director of academic finance
• Coordinate and maintain student and casual hiring

Communications and Office Management

• Maintain department website and electronic files
• Scheduling and stocking of supplies in departmental common space(s)
• Serve as the liaison between the department and students, faculty, and staff across campus, and the wider community

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and customer-service skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail
• Sensitivity to issues of confidentiality
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)
• Experience working collaboratively with a diverse community
• Successful completion of required background and reference checks

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• 3 years or more of related experience at a higher education institution
• Experience working with Workday or other ERP software

Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.