Strategic Department Administrator - Education (Hybrid)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst invites applications for the Department Administrator in the College of Education’s Student Development department. Working with the Department Chair and Assistant Dean, you will provide leadership and manage day-to-day operations, aligning with the college's social justice mission and university policies.

You will oversee enrollment management, curriculum planning, budgeting, personnel scheduling for part-time and full-time staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of administrative experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving, and crisis management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to the Department Chair for day-to-day operations.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Manage department space allocations and enrollment planning.
• Lead enrollment management and curriculum planning with program directors.
• Oversee course schedule administration and staff support.
• Assist with budget planning and approve routine expenditures.
• Allocate teaching resources and coordinate personnel deadlines.
• Lead strategic projects identified by stakeholders and AQAD.
• Manage student academic records and ensure policy compliance.
• Advise on regulations and participate in department and college meetings.

Skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Writing and editing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in business or education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst invites applications for the Department Administrator in the College of Education’s Student Development department. Working with the Department Chair and Assistant Dean, you will provide leadership and manage day-to-day operations, aligning with the college's social justice mission and university policies.

You will oversee enrollment management, curriculum planning, budgeting, personnel scheduling for part-time and full-time staff, and