Engineering Academic Programs Coordinator

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking an Academic Programs Administrator I/II in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The role focuses on designing and managing academic programs, supporting the program head, and ensuring compliance with policies and budgets.

The successful candidate will coordinate communications among faculty, staff, and students; maintain databases; assist with grants and proposals; and support resource development activities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Level I.
• Level II requires Bachelor's + 2 years of program administration experience.
• Masters degree may be required if teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, develops, executes, and/or manages strategies and programs for academic-related programs, groups, or services.
• Assists program head with high-level administrative/professional program support responsibilities.
• Coordinates program activities to ensure guidelines, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Provides information to and facilitates communication among administrators, faculty, staff, and students regarding programs/services.
• Maintains relevant databases and records for accessibility and accuracy.
• Interacts with students to support progress on research projects and assignments.
• Monitors budget and grant funding; may assist in grant proposal preparation and submission.
• Prepares and edits communications for various media outlets.
• Plans and implements resource development activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget management

Grant administration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (teaching)

Job description

Auburn University is seeking an Academic Programs Administrator I/II in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The role focuses on designing and managing academic programs, supporting the program head, and ensuring compliance with policies and budgets.

The successful candidate will coordinate communications among faculty, staff, and students; maintain databases; assist with grants and proposals; and support resource development activities in a fast-paced academic environment.