Academic Programs Administrator, Social Work

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY seeks an Academic Coordinator for the School of Social Work to provide comprehensive administrative support to programs and financial operations. This role handles payroll, credentialing, travel, and reporting while coordinating with faculty and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years of work experience.
• Experience with financial management, accounts payable, travel, and reporting is preferred.
• Strong data management and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the School of Social Work and its programs.
• Process financial management tasks including grants, travel, purchasing, and reporting.
• Coordinate faculty credentialing and new-hire documentation and processes.
• Maintain confidential files and support payroll and personnel workflows.
• Assist with college recruitment, events, and external partner coordination.

Skills

General business skills

MS Office

Excel

Adobe

Canva

SAP experience

Workday experience

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Adobe

Canva

SAP

Workday

Job description

Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY seeks an Academic Coordinator for the School of Social Work to provide comprehensive administrative support to programs and financial operations. This role handles payroll, credentialing, travel, and reporting while coordinating with faculty and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills.