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Academic Coordinator

Employer
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Aug 30, 2024

Job Details



Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in the position of Academic Coordinator for the School of Computing and Data Science.

Wentworth’s School of Computing and Data Science comprises faculty in Applied Mathematics as well as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Networking. The school offers undergraduate programs in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Networking, and Cybersecurity, and has recently launched graduate programs in Data Science and Applied Computer Science.

Reporting to the Operations Manager in the school, the Academic Coordinator will serve as a front-line point of contact managing customer service requests from students, faculty, and staff members within the school and across the University.

In addition, the Administrative Coordinator will work with the Dean’s Office team to support school initiatives. The Administrative Coordinator will also work closely with school faculty to provide resources and support, while collaborating with leadership on customer service-oriented projects and other activities as necessary.

This entry level position provides front-line support to students and faculty, particularly in busy periods to Add/Drop, Advising and Registration, and Graduation in coordination with the Registrar’s Office and Success Studio.

Essential Functions:
  • Serves as the front-line point of contact for the School of Computing and Data Science, answering and directing e-mails and phone calls to relevant staff
  • Scheduling meetings and appointments
  • Taking notes and minutes in meetings
  • Ordering and taking stock of office supplies
  • Being a point of contact for a range of staff and external stakeholders
  • Preparing documents for meetings and business trips
  • Processing and directing mail and incoming packages or deliveries
  • Greeting and directing visitors and new staff to the organization
  • Writing and issuing emails to teams and departments on behalf of the School or the Dean
  • Researching and booking travel arrangements for staff members
  • Finding ways to improve administrative processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Event planning
  • Oversee the performance of the Student Ambassadors
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years of working experience
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, or similar programs
  • Strong written and oral communications: communicate information effectively with students, faculty, and other members of the Wentworth community
  • Strong computer skills and able to adapt quickly to new technologies
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to switch gears rapidly and handle many interruptions.
  • Professional judgement and discretion
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

Company

 Wentworth Institute of Technology

 

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and DesignComputing and Data ScienceEngineeringManagement, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

  • Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
  • Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
  • Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
  • Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
  • Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
  • Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more. 
  • Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center. 
  • We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
  • We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.
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