Academic Department Coordinator - Special Projects (Casual)
Amherst Campus Part Time JR4691
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-Special Projects position. The Academic Department Coordinator-Special Projects is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $26/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Academic Department Coordinator-Special Projects (Special Projects ADC) provides part-time administrative support for academic departments in case of vacancies and/or long-term absences. This position will be responsible for a variety of simultaneous administrative assignments within academic departments. The nature and duration of assignments will be determined in collaboration with the Senior Coordinator for Academic Department Support. This position calls for a pro-active and adaptable individual who can assist with all ADC tasks in multiple disciplines, and work collaboratively with diverse groups of colleagues. Additionally, the Special Projects ADC serves as a back-up for special projects in the provost's office.
Summary of Responsibilities:
For the academic departments
Faculty support
Curricular support
Event management
Financial Transactions and Student Employment
Communications and office management
Other duties as assigned
For the provost's office
Assist with events
Assist with data management
Assist with website maintenance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required
High school degree or equivalent
One year of related experience
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and customer-service skills
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively
Demonstrated high level of attention to detail
Sensitivity to issues of confidentiality
Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)
Experience working collaboratively with a diverse community
Preferred
Associate's degree
3 years or more of related experience at a higher education institution
Experience working with Workday or other ERP software
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. 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 Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Academic-Department-Coordinator---Special-Projects--Casual-_JR4691
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