Academic Operations Coordinator, Anthropology & Sociology

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona College in Claremont, CA seeks an Academic Coordinator for Anthropology and Sociology to manage a broad range of confidential administrative tasks, including budgets, course scheduling, and personnel processing. You will support two department chairs, coordinate events, and supervise student workers, ensuring timely, accurate records and compliance with college policies.

The role requires initiative, strong organizational skills, and experience with office software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years college or business school in office administration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years general office experience with increasing responsibility.
• Word processing experience required.
• Experience with Workday finance/budget software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for two departments and two programs.
• Draft and manage department budgets, prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets.
• Coordinate schedules, events, and course descriptions; assist with faculty processes and records.
• Supervise student employees and ensure compliance with college policies.

Skills

Office administration

Budget management

Communication

Supervising student workers

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college or business school

Tools

Workday

EndNote

Jenzabar

CX CARS

Drupal

Excel

Job description

Pomona College in Claremont, CA seeks an Academic Coordinator for Anthropology and Sociology to manage a broad range of confidential administrative tasks, including budgets, course scheduling, and personnel processing. You will support two department chairs, coordinate events, and supervise student workers, ensuring timely, accurate records and compliance with college policies.

The role requires initiative, strong organizational skills, and experience with office software.