Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects

Position: Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) 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 (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) position. The Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) is full-time during the academic year and is part-time (3 hours per week) over the summer. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27 - $30 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.Provides comprehensive administrative support for Film and Media Studies (FAMS), Education Studies (EDST), and Special Projects. This is a 40-hour-per-week position during the academic year (42 weeks a year) and a three-hour-per-week position during the summer (10 weeks). Performs a wide range of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-moving environment. The administrative support areas include the following: support for the chair in carrying out program 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 two programs on campus and is required to work on campus four days a week when classes are in session. This position calls for a proactive, adaptable individual who can assist with all ADC tasks across multiple disciplines and work collaboratively with diverse groups of colleagues.Summary of Responsibilities: Faculty SupportAttend program meetings and support the chair in preparing relevant materialsHandle clerical, ordering, and scheduling tasks for the programCurricular SupportUpdate course information in the Course Catalog, CPI, and WorkdayAssist with course logisticsAssist with majors' recordsCommunicate between the program and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, and other academic mattersCoordinate majors' annual prizes and fellowshipsEvent ManagementCoordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation, and accommodations for guest speakersCoordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for all eventsBudget 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 reimbursementsCreate budgets in collaboration with the program chair and director of academic financeCoordinate and maintain student employmentCommunications and Office ManagementMaintain program website and electronic filesScheduling and stocking of supplies in program common space(s)Serve as the liaison between the program and students, faculty, and staff across campus, and the wider communityQualifications: 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)Experience working collaboratively with a diverse communitySuccessful completion of required reference and background checksAn acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) checkPreferredAssociate's degreeThree years or more of related experience at a higher education institutionExperience working with Workday or other ERP softwareAmherst 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 con#J-18808-Ljbffr