Academic Operations Specialist

University System of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative support to the School, faculty, staff, and students. The role emphasizes academic, HR, and financial duties, with collaboration across university offices to ensure program continuity and successful student outcomes.

The position requires the ability to manage budgets, support course scheduling, and assist with faculty onboarding, while maintaining records and facilitating communications via

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2+ years of administrative support experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and office operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for the School to external offices and services.
• Plan the schedule of courses, including faculty and TL assignments.
• Build faculty workload and overload reports for OAA/Dean’s Office.
• Coordinate budget planning and management with AOM support.
• Assist with onboarding of new full-time and part-time faculty.
• Maintain School records, SharePoint site, and online repository.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Microsoft 365

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Customer service

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Banner

Workday

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Plymouth State University is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative support to the School, faculty, staff, and students. The role emphasizes academic, HR, and financial duties, with collaboration across university offices to ensure program continuity and successful student outcomes.

The position requires the ability to manage budgets, support course scheduling, and assist with faculty onboarding, while maintaining records and facilitating communications via