Academic Department Coordinator Jobs

Advances the educational mission of the academic department(s) and program(s) that they serve by providing a high level of support to faculty, staff and students, while cultivating compliance with college-wide administrative procedures.
This is considered a full-time, hourly, benefits eligible position. The hiring range for the position is $19.25- $24.05 per hour.

• Ensures departmental/programmatic stability and institutional knowledge through documentation and personal experience, especially during department chair/program director transitions (every 1-3 years).
• Administrates processes central to the academic mission including but not limited to course offerings and student placements for registration, course catalog updates, major and minor verifications, department honors, external reviews, and faculty recruiting.
• Undertakes responsibilities that can vary across departments and programs.
• Serves as a key liaison between academic programs and all other offices, services, and students.
• Participates in the implementation of departmental goals and objectives.
• Collaborates in the planning and implementation of department-hosted guest speakers, events, and field trips.
• Supports and advises department chairs, program directors, and faculty members with operational, budgetary, organizational, project management, and technical expertise including College processes, policies & guidelines.
• Takes responsibility for ordering at multiple levels from basic office and academic supplies to complex equipment, supplies, and contracted services.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Requirements
Position Prerequisites

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5 years of administrative experience.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with a wide variety of people including students, faculty, and staff.
• Has excellent communication, writing and editing skills with attention paid to fine detail as well as the ability to anticipate, recognize and correct errors.
• Has excellent technological skills and computer literacy and is willing to learn multiple computer programs simultaneously. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and file sharing required.
• Works well independently, prioritizes essential tasks, makes decisions, and meets deadlines despite frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Criminal Background Check

Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
• Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey!
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/human-resources/...

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