Academic Programs Coordinator (Part-Time)

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Delaware is seeking an Academic Program Assistant (Miscellaneous Wage) for the College of Arts and Sciences. The role supports undergraduate and graduate programs, registration, scheduling, and course coordination with faculty and staff, largely in-person on campus in Newark, DE.

This part-time, non-benefited position offers approximately 25–28 hours per week, with an immediate start date. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of job-related work experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of undergraduate and graduate academic and recruitment policies, procedures, systems, regulations, and standards at the University level is preferred.
• Effective organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to advance and share in the success of highly successful programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Zoom
• Ability to use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible, manage time productively, and work independently.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Ability to respond well to changing priorities and urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operational aspects of the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs to ensure student progress toward degree completion.
• Assists graduate and undergraduate students and faculty advisors with registration and scheduling issues, drop/add, overrides, transfer credit evaluations, change of registration without penalty, registration holds, and general advisement questions.
• Partners with department faculty and the BA related to departmental course scheduling.
• Inputs all course data into CLSS and manages classroom requests to secure rooms and avoid conflicts.
• Resolves conflicts of departmental courses with each other and with courses outside the department that are part of the departmental curriculum.
• Monitors progress towards degree for departmental graduate students.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Job description

University of Delaware is seeking an Academic Program Assistant (Miscellaneous Wage) for the College of Arts and Sciences. The role supports undergraduate and graduate programs, registration, scheduling, and course coordination with faculty and staff, largely in-person on campus in Newark, DE.

This part-time, non-benefited position offers approximately 25–28 hours per week, with an immediate start date. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and customer