Academic Programs & Operations Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bread Loaf (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Academic Department Coordinator to support faculty, staff and students and ensure compliance with college procedures.

The role supports academic departments during the year, typically from mid-August through mid-June with benefits continuing during the inactive summer months. You will document operations, coordinate course offerings and student placements for registration, assist with budgeting and events, and liaise across offices.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred or 5 years of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures departmental/programmatic stability and institutional knowledge through documentation and personal experience, especially during department chair/program director transitions (every 1-3 years).
• Supports and advises department chairs, program directors, and faculty members with operational, budgetary, organizational, project management, and technical expertise including College processes, policies & guidelines.
• Participates in the implementation of departmental goals and objectives.
• Administrates processes central to the academic mission including but not limited to course offerings and student placements for registration, course catalog updates, major and minor verifications, department honors, external reviews, and faculty recruiting.
• Serves as a key liaison between academic programs and all other offices, services, and students.
• Collaborates in the planning and implementation of department-hosted guest speakers, events, and field trips.
• Takes responsibility for ordering at multiple levels from basic office and academic supplies to complex equipment, supplies, and contracted services.
• Undertakes responsibilities that can vary across departments and programs.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

File sharing

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

5 years administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Academic Department Coordinator to support faculty, staff and students and ensure compliance with college procedures.

The role supports academic departments during the year, typically from mid-August through mid-June with benefits continuing during the inactive summer months. You will document operations, coordinate course offerings and student placements for registration, assist with budgeting and events, and liaise across offices.