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

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7113

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. Click here for Benefits Information.

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 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
  
  

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

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7113

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. Click here for Benefits Information.

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 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