Academic Department Coordinator (History)

Academic Department Coordinator (History) Amherst CampusFull TimeJR6818 Amherst 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 (History) position. The Academic Department Coordinator (History) position is full-time (30 hours per week) for 42 weeks and part-time (20 hours per week) for 10 weeks over the summer. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27 - $30/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 . Provides comprehensive administrative support in all areas of operation for the History Department. Performs a wide range of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-moving environment. The administrative support areas include: faculty support; curricular support; event management; budget support, financial transactions and student employment coordination; communications and office management. Summary of Responsibilities: Administrative Support in Carrying out Programs' BusinessSupport the chairs and program faculty in both programs in carrying out programs' business according to the academic calendarCoordinate and attend programs' meetings, prepare relevant materials, and take meeting minutes, as appropriateAssist with the programs' external reviews (including self-study)Coordinate programs' annual prizes and fellowships for majors Curricular SupportUpdate course information in the Course Catalog, CPI/EMS, and WorkdayAssist with course logistics, including course materials and field tripsAssist students and faculty with majors' recordsAssist with thesis and capstone logisticsCommunicate between the program and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, annual prizes, and other academic mattersOutreach and coordination with faculty offering courses for the programs Event 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 speakers Budget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student EmploymentAdminister and track expenses for program and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in WorkdayProcess purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursementsMonitor budgets in collaboration with the programs' chairs and director of academic financeCoordinate and maintain student employment and casual hiring Communications and Office ManagementMaintain programs' website and electronic filesCoordinate the schedules of and stock supplies (including printers) in common space(s)Serve as the liaison between the programs' and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff across campus, Five College community, and the publicMaintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful study and work environment Qualifications: RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent1 to 3 years of related experienceStrong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and customer-service skillsAbility to take initiative, work independently, and work collaborativelyDemonstrated high level of attention to detailSensitivity to issues of confidentialityFamiliarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)Commitment to working in a welcoming and inclusive communitySuccessful completion of required reference and background checksAn acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check PreferredAssociate's degreeThree years or more of related experience at a higher education institutionExperience working with Workday or other ERP software Interested 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, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ec9e931c88ce264fb4a47d111f7840b4