Academic Department Coordinator for History and Peace & Conflict Studies

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of administrative support experience
• Self-starter with the capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects, responsibilities, and priorities simultaneously
• A service-oriented mindset to include a positive attitude, follow-through, and problem-solving
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new assignments and challenges
• Superb verbal and written communication skills and a high regard for detail
• Proficiency with office productivity tools, such as Google Workspace (especially Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar) and/or Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Experience with travel and event logistics
• Discretion to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to interact in a collegial manner with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students

Education

A minimum of an Associate’s degree or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained is required.

Department Statement

This position coordinates the activities of two academic units, the History Department and the Peace and Conflict Studies (PCON) Program. The History Department features 18 faculty members, while PCON has 6. These units are located on adjacent floors of Alumni Hall, with their respective offices, lounges, kitchens, and resource/mailrooms; the physical office for this position will be located in the History Department. Both History and PCON value building and maintaining an inviting working community for students, staff, and faculty.

Accountabilities

As a valued member of our academic community, the Academic Department Coordinator plays an essential role in ensuring the seamless functioning of the academic enterprise by providing administrative support and coordination for one or more academic departments or programs.