Academic Programs Coordinator (Hybrid)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Academic Program Assistant in the School of Communication. The role supports division directors, handles scheduling, budgets, and adjunct faculty processes, and serves as the primary contact for adjuncts.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong writing and communication skills, and advanced computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills; multitasking and time management.
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets and databases; customer orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; work with minimal supervision; team collaboration; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for SOC divisions and program directors; manage division budgets and expenditures; maintain syllabi files and adjunct processes.
• Develop and maintain SOC Schedule of Classes; coordinate with offices on enrollment and curricular changes.
• Plan and execute meetings and events; support faculty-related events.
• Perform other duties as assigned as part of the academic affairs team.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Excel

Databases

Customer focus

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2-4 years experience

Tools

None

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Academic Program Assistant in the School of Communication. The role supports division directors, handles scheduling, budgets, and adjunct faculty processes, and serves as the primary contact for adjuncts.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong writing and communication skills, and advanced computer skills.