Academic Programs & Events Coordinator

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College seeks an Academic Program Support Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and technical support for the educational mission across campus. The role emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication with diverse colleagues, independent judgment, quick learning, problem solving, and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities include supporting humanities and social studies operations, coordinating events, assisting with faculty recruitment workflows, and providing

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in academic settings.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals across campus.
• Learn quickly and adapt to new procedures.
• Use independent judgment to handle sensitive tasks.
• Adhere to accessibility best practices in documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, logistical, and financial support for departmental operations in alignment with policies.
• Coordinate conferences, workshops, meetings, and events including travel and guest visits.
• Support faculty recruitment workflows, schedule interviews and campus visits, and assist with online applications.
• Assist with academic and research support, including basic technical support for classroom teaching and accessible documentation.

Skills

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Independent judgment

Fast learner

Problem solving

Accessibility best practices

Tools

Online recruitment systems

Job description

Grinnell College seeks an Academic Program Support Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and technical support for the educational mission across campus. The role emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication with diverse colleagues, independent judgment, quick learning, problem solving, and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities include supporting humanities and social studies operations, coordinating events, assisting with faculty recruitment workflows, and providing