Academic Programs & Scheduling Coordinator

American; 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 an Academic Program Assistant to support the School of Communication's divisions and programs. The role includes managing faculty assignments, budgets, requisitions, and adjunct onboarding, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Services.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong bookkeeping and budgeting abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Background or interest in communication field desirable.
• Superior writing ability and oral communication skills; strong multitasking and time management with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for assigned divisions and program directors; manage budgets, requisitions, and reimbursements.
• Develop and maintain SOC Schedule of Classes in coordination with USC Registrar policies.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events, take minutes, distribute materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned as part of the academic affairs team.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Learning management software

Microstrategy

Colleague

Job description

American University in Washington, DC seeks an Academic Program Assistant to support the School of Communication's divisions and programs. The role includes managing faculty assignments, budgets, requisitions, and adjunct onboarding, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Services.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong bookkeeping and budgeting abilities.