Strategic Academic Admin — Temp, $35/hr

brandeis; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking a temporary Academic Admin to oversee undergraduate curricular and faculty-related operations for assigned departments or programs. The role leads curricular and faculty processes, evaluates data collection, and supports chairs and undergraduate advising heads on diverse projects.

Assigned to multiple departments in Creative Arts/Humanities or Social Sciences, this full-time position runs through November 2026 with an hourly rate of $35.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) required.
• 2-4 years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: Create streamlined processes for course registration and manage course assignments across department/program requirements; provide detailed reports on historical offerings; support Bulletin review.
• General academic and faculty-related administration and projects: Maintain files/records for undergraduate academics and departments; curate academic calendars; assist with prizes, awards and senior thesis defense; respond to data requests from the Dean's office; coordinate department/program meetings.
• Student guidance: Provide general advice to students on program requirements and degree options.
• Data entry: Process declarations for undergraduate programs of study and registrations for assigned departments/programs.
• Faculty support: Serve as a resource for faculty on policies and information; assist with technology, policies and other queries.
• Faculty Processes: Manage faculty searches and organize tenure and promotion cases as applicable.

Education

B.A./B.S.

Job description

Brandeis University is seeking a temporary Academic Admin to oversee undergraduate curricular and faculty-related operations for assigned departments or programs. The role leads curricular and faculty processes, evaluates data collection, and supports chairs and undergraduate advising heads on diverse projects.

Assigned to multiple departments in Creative Arts/Humanities or Social Sciences, this full-time position runs through November 2026 with an hourly rate of $35.