Academic Programs & Faculty Support Coordinator

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University in Missouri seeks a Staff administrator to coordinate Year 1 and 2 COM curricula, support faculty with course materials, manage calendars, travel, purchasing, and events, and maintain departmental records and databases. You will serve as a liaison across departments and ensure timely action on faculty and program needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of administrative experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education preferred.
• Four years of administrative experience in supporting more than one person and/or department.
• Demonstrated initiative in being proactive, anticipating needs and implementing effective action plans.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times.
• Ability to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to Year 1 and 2 COM students in completing the core curriculum requirements.
• Assist faculty with preparation and posting of course materials.
• Coordinate course activities through tracking of deadlines, scheduling of rooms, assignment of students, and faculty support.
• Coordinate pre/post course and department/program/committee meetings as assigned to include agenda preparation and ensuring action items are met.
• Coordinate department specific programs to include serving as primary contact, maintenance of databases and records, creation of tracking mechanisms, and reporting of data/outcomes as requested.
• Support of assigned faculty and staff to include calendar management, arranging travel, purchasing/expense reports, liaison for internal and external parties, technical assistance and event planning.
• Evaluate processes for areas of improvement continually and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office.
• Assists with the planning and execution of various KCU university side events (symposiums, meetings, graduation, etc.).
• Work under limited supervision and within established department guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department.
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City University in Missouri seeks a Staff administrator to coordinate Year 1 and 2 COM curricula, support faculty with course materials, manage calendars, travel, purchasing, and events, and maintain departmental records and databases. You will serve as a liaison across departments and ensure timely action on faculty and program needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of administrative experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.