Academic Department Coordinator - Special Projects (Casual)
Amherst, MA 
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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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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Amherst College
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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