Administrative Coordinator, Residential Education

Berea-College; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berea College seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support the Residential Education Program and on-campus living. The role emphasizes office operations, budget coordination, and handling confidential records to ensure smooth student services.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to supervise student staff, and collaboration with faculty and staff to sustain a high standard of residential programs and campus services.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Banner, Argos, StarRez, DocuSign or similar systems.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Residential Education program, including managing calendars and arranging appointments.
• Maintain accurate records by filing, retrieving documents, and supporting office organization.
• Serve as liaison with the campus community; manage departmental correspondence and inquiries.
• Coordinate housing processes, including roommate matching and room applications.
• Supervise student staff and collaborate with the Director of Residential Education.
• Plan and support departmental events, meetings, and trainings, including minutes where needed.
• Support integration and oversight of department systems (e.g., Banner, Argos, StarRez, Smartsheets).
• Assist with budget coordination, purchase orders, and reconciliation of departmental accounts.

Skills

Office management

Administrative support

Higher education experience

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Banner

Argos

StarRez

DocuSign

Job description

Berea College seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support the Residential Education Program and on-campus living. The role emphasizes office operations, budget coordination, and handling confidential records to ensure smooth student services.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to supervise student staff, and collaboration with faculty and staff to sustain a high standard of residential programs and campus services.