Administrative Coordinator

University of New England

Biddeford, Northern (ME, KY)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Dependent tuition benefit

12+ holidays per year

Health and dental plans

Job summary

The Administrative Coordinator at the University of New England supports the Health Promotion Studies Program with a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks. You will assist with data management, budgeting, event planning, and daily operations across four undergraduate programs.

This role requires an Associate's Degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong organizational skills and professionalism in interactions with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Qualifications

Broad base of general clerical skills including typing, filing, and reception.
Good administrative and organizational skills; ability to manage moderately complex filing systems.
Ability to interact professionally with diverse university personnel, students, and partners.

Responsibilities

Manage calendars, schedule meetings and book travel arrangements.
Coordinate program-related projects by tracking timelines and tasks.
Maintain departmental files, databases, and records for accuracy and accessibility.
Prepare instructional materials and program documents for the Health Promotion Studies Program.
Provide ongoing administrative support to faculty and staff and coordinate communications.

Skills

Clerical skills

Typing

Filing

Reception

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree in business

Tools

Database software

Budgeting software

Job description

The Administrative Coordinator performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the Health Promotion Studies Program.

About The University of New England

UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.

Educational benefits:

UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
Manage daily administrative operations for the Health Promotion Studies Department - supporting 4 undergraduate programs: public health, nutrition, occupational studies and bachelor of social work.
Maintain office supplies and inventory and coordinate maintenance of office equipment as needed.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for students, staff, faculty, vendors, alumni and other departments.
Plan and execute program-related events.
- Including but not limited to room reservations, catering, facilities work orders, IT tickets, materials and general logistics.
Prepare and format correspondence, reports, instructional materials, and program documents.
Perform specialized administrative or project related tasks as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned to support the Health Promotion Studies Program.
Identify workflow challenges and provide recommendations to improve administrative processes.
Support alumni engagement efforts through coordination of communications, events, and outreach activities.
Coordinate green office certification activities and support departmental sustainability initiatives.

Faculty & Program Support

Provide ongoing administrative support to 7 faculty members across four undergraduate programs.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings and rooms and book travel arrangements.
Assist with biannual faculty advising and program documentation processes and procedures.
Coordinate program-related projects by tracking timelines, organizing tasks, and supporting timely completion of deliverables.
Schedule department meetings, and manage agendas and meeting notes.
Coordinate communications and information sharing across faculty and programs.
Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, professional staff, alumni and other departments.
Explain program and University policies and procedures in a clear and professional manner.
Coordinate services and resolve routine issues, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
Collaborate regularly with faculty, University offices, and external partners to support program needs.
Provide guidance to faculty and staff on administrative processes and procedures. Committed to actively fostering a welcoming culture of belonging and inclusion.

Data & Information Management

Organize and maintain various departmental files and records, frequently involving cross filing and cross-referencing of systems.
Maintain databases, logs, and tracking systems to support program operations and ensure data accuracy. Maintain information systems including but not limited to (budget, enrollment, alumni, travel, expenses)
Compile and organize data to support reporting needs. Ensure information is accurate, accessible, and maintained in compliance with University standards.
Initiate, monitor and process financial and administrative documents and forms related to program operations.
Provide bookkeeping by monitoring expenditures, preparing and submitting journal entries, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Compile financial and operational data for reports and supervisor review.
Monthly p-card reconciliation
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in business or other appropriate discipline, plus one to two years of relevant clerical and administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired.

Broad base of general clerical skills, including typing/word processing, filing, phone/office reception, and so forth.
Good basic administrative and organizational skills. Experience in organizing and maintaining a moderately complex filing and records systems. Previous experience with computerized information systems desirable, and possibly required.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals and organizations.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $20.82/hour

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022PS0969P

Open Date

Open Date 08/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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