On-Campus Academic Department Coordinator

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University is seeking an Academic Department Coordinator to provide administrative support across the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. This on-campus role involves assisting department chairs, managing records, scheduling classrooms, and supporting student services across two campus locations.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Banner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year+ of administrative or office experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative operations across multiple departments and campuses.
• Support chairs and faculty with travel reimbursements, purchasing, and documentation.
• Schedule classrooms, meetings, and events; maintain records and syllabi.
• Provide technology support for faculty and department operations.
• Speak with students and serve as front-facing representative for departments.
• Assist with recruitment logistics and campus visits when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Banner

Electronic workflow systems

Job description

Manhattan University is seeking an Academic Department Coordinator to provide administrative support across the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. This on-campus role involves assisting department chairs, managing records, scheduling classrooms, and supporting student services across two campus locations.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Banner.