Academic Department Coordinator (Mathematics and Statistics)

Academic Department Coordinator (Mathematics and Statistics)Amherst CampusFull TimeJR6967Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.Job Description:Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Department Coordinator position (Mathematics and Statistics). The Academic Department Coordinator is full-time during the academic year and is part-time (20 hours per week) over the summer (supporting the Statistics department). The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27.00-32.00 per hour.The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information .The Academic Department Coordinator (ADC) provides comprehensive administrative support in all areas of operation in the department. Performs a wide range of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-moving environment. The administrative support areas for the two academic programs include the following: support for the chairs and faculty in carrying out the department business; curricular support; event management; budget support, financial transactions, and student employment coordination; communications and office management. Serves as the first point of contact for the department on campus and is required to work on campus four days a week when classes are in session.This position supports two departments, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with 20 hours of support for each department during the academic year and 20 hours of support for Statistics in the summer.Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support in Carrying out Departmental BusinessSupport the chairs and faculty in carrying out departmental business according to the academic calendarCoordinate and attend departmental meetings, prepare relevant materials, and take meeting minutes, as appropriateAssist in reappointment, tenure, and promotion processesAssist in faculty searches, including coordinating search process logisticsAssist with departmental external reviews (including self-study)Coordinate the department's annual prizes and fellowships for majorsCurricular SupportUpdate course information in the Course Catalog, CPI/EMS, and WorkdayAssist with course logistics, including course materials, field trips, and course evaluationsAssist students and faculty with majors' recordsAssist with thesis and capstone logisticsCommunicate between the department and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, annual prizes, and other academic mattersEvent ManagementAssist with the planning and execution of events: Coordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for departmental eventsCoordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation, and accommodations for guest speakersBudget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student EmploymentAdminister and track expenses for departmental and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in WorkdayProcess purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursementsMonitor budgets in collaboration with the department chairs and the director of academic financeCoordinate and maintain student employment and casual hiringCommunications and Office ManagementMaintain departmental website and electronic filesCoordinate the schedules of and stock supplies (including printers) in common space(s)Serve as the liaison between the department and the diverse community of students, faculty, and staff across campus, the Five College community, and the publicMaintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful study and work environmentQualificationsRequired:High School diploma or equivalent1-3 years of relevant experienceStrong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and customer-service skillsAbility to take initiative, work independently, and work collaborativelyDemonstrated a high level of attention to detailSensitivity to issues of confidentialityFamiliarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)Successful completion of required background and reference checks Preferred: Associate's degreeThree years or more of related experience at a higher education institutionExperience working with Workday or other ERP softwareInterested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.To apply, visitCopyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agencyjeid-7c12bb979c66dd4aab3a22d4228e2661