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

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. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Summary of Responsibilities: Faculty Support Attend program meetings and support the chair in preparing relevant materials Handle clerical, ordering, and scheduling tasks for the program Curricular Support Update course information in the Course Catalog, CPI, and Workday Assist with course logistics Assist with majors' records Communicate between the program and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, and other academic matters Coordinate majors' annual prizes and fellowships Event Management Coordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation, and accommodations for guest speakers Coordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for all events Budget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student Employment Administer and track expenses for program and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in Workday Process purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursements Create budgets in collaboration with the program chair and director of academic finance Coordinate and maintain student employment Communications and Office Management Maintain program website and electronic files Scheduling 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 community Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent 1 to 3 years 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 Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Preferred Associate's degree Three years or more of related experience at a higher education institution Experience working with Workday or other ERP software Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Amherst_Jobs .