Department Operations & Content Coordinator

DePaul University

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 38,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement plan matching 8%

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

DePaul University in Chicago seeks a Department Assistant in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse to manage the day-to-day departmental operations, assist the chair, and support 18 full-time and 50+ part-time faculty. The role includes budgeting, curricular support, and digital content management.

Require a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in an academic office, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Three or more years of experience in an academic office setting preferred.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office and comfort with technology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to handle confidential information with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual routines of the department, including budgets and payroll for contingent faculty.
Maintain curricular records and coordinate event planning and technology management.
Serve as primary contact for Admissions and related curriculum matters; oversee Online Teaching Evaluation system.
Supervise student assistants and manage office operations and communications.
Create and manage department marketing materials and digital content across the website and social media.
Support department chair with administrative tasks and minutes.