"Academic Coordinator - Arts & Sciences"

Position Summary

Work with the Global Studies (GS) program director, faculty, and staff to administer the GS undergrad and fac research programs. Teach GS courses. This position will supervise three staff members – the admin coordinator, the program coordinator, and the FWS undergrad student(s) and work closely with the other faculty, staff, and post-doc fellow(s), to ensure the smooth functioning of the GS program.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Interdisciplinary Research Program

• Identify grants and other funding sources for interdisciplinary research and assist faculty with applying for them.
• Administer the Global Futures small grants program.
• Develop and support research initiatives for the program including scheduling meetings, gathering materials, developing the intellectual agenda, and publicizing program-sponsored events.
• Coordinate collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research.

GS Program Administration

• Serve as a major advisor for GS majors.
• Supervise and train the Program Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, and student work-study.
• Approve biweekly staff hours in Workday.
• Coordinate assessment of undergrad program and write reports.
• Submit reports and undertake special projects as required by the director.
• Ensure timely dissemination of program decisions by:
  • Taking minutes at faculty meetings and circulating them to GS faculty.
  • Maintaining records of decisions and updating GS guidance as necessary to reflect changes.
• Maintain the GS faculty handbook.
• Assist with curriculum development and implementation.
• Provide information to and support faculty in their pedagogical roles.
• Work closely with grad students and postdoc fellows in developing their teaching contributions and integrating them into the life of the program.
• Serve as the senior staff for social events for GS majors, including the graduation party and other events for undergrads during the year.
• Serve on the GS Advisory Committee.
• Promote and implement programs to increase diversity in the major.

Teaching

• Participate in the intellectual life of the GS Program.
• Teach up to the equivalent of two classes per term:
  • One course per semester shall be a GS required course.
  • One course per semester shall be in the applicant’s field of expertise.

Other duties and special projects in support of the program coordinator as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment
Office equipment

Required Qualifications

Education:
Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a related academic field.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary approaches to global studies.
• Teaching and advising experience.
• Social Sciences experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff and students.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills:
Academic Advising, Analytical Thinking, Building Rapport, Collaboration, Confidential Data Handling, Cross-Functional Work, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data-Driven Decision Making, Education Policy, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Problem Solving, Teaching, Teamwork, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Posted: 08-Feb-26

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Categories:
Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR92470