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Academic Coordinator

Employer
Dartmouth College
Location
Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 21, 2025

Job Details


Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/20/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0186900

Position Title

Academic Coordinator

Department this Position Reports to

Administrative Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

$24.32

Hiring Range Maximum

$30.41

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755
15 Thayer Drive

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Academic Coordinator serves as a member of the Thayer administrative team and coordinates faculty members’ academic and administrative support activities according to Thayer’s mission, strategy, and institutional priorities. The role provides faculty with vital teaching, research and administrative support, ensures smooth operations, efficiently implements programs and events, and responds to the needs of diverse audiences. Percent time distribution of key accountabilities may vary based on individual faculty member needs and responsibilities.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Experience and skill successfully coordinating high-level administrative support, managing projects and events, and providing high-touch customer service in a professional office environment.
  • Two or more years of office experience in a related field, with some degree of autonomy.
  • Knowledge of office procedures.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to set priorities.
  • Highly proficient with computer applications.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
  • Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to become proficient in Dartmouth Financial and Procurement systems.
  • Ability to initiate, process, and reconcile financial purchases, payment requests, purchase orders, and contracts with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Elisabeth Waltz, Director of Human Resources

Department Contact Phone Number

Elisabeth.G.Waltz@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Bruce Laferriere, Administrative Manager

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77260

Key Accountabilities

Description

Office and Course Support
  • Provides support to faculty for classes, labs, and projects; prepares course materials using Canvas or other learning management system, tracks student grades, and manages audio-visual needs.
  • Provides administrative, research, and information management assistance; conducts searches; updates and maintains faculty profiles and biographies; maintains files and records.
  • Coordinates faculty travel to conferences and meetings.
  • Drafts and proofreads memos and correspondence for review and signature.
  • Prepares a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, committee minutes and reports, and handouts; proofreading to ensure accuracy.
  • Assists with other activities associated with achieving academic support priorities.
Percentage Of Time

40

Description

Communications Coordination
  • Serves as the primary contact for all inquiries regarding faculty members’ activities.
  • Gathers information for meetings, coordinates items for the agenda, and distributes material to participants prior to the meeting.
  • Coordinates and arranges special events and programs including arranging speakers, locating and reserving facility space, arranging for necessary services, coordinating schedules and itineraries, collaborating with other coordinators, and overseeing events.
  • Coordinates with other offices and departments to arrange co-sponsorship of events.
  • Handles confidential or sensitive information, exercises discretion concerning its disposition.
  • Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Grant Support and Financial Transactions
  • Assists with faculty members’ grant proposal preparation in collaboration with Thayer Research Administration, including but not limited to: reviewing solicitations, collecting information from colleagues, creating and formatting documents, tracking information and uploading documents.
  • Prepares and/or supports travel expense report submission and reimbursements.
  • Coordinates Corporate and PCard purchases and submission of forms and receipts.
Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Schedule Coordination
  • Manages faculty members’ calendars and contact files.
  • Coordinates and schedules a variety of activities on behalf of faculty members.
  • Briefs the faculty members on changes in schedules and priorities or on matters needing immediate attention.
  • Coordinates schedules and itineraries, meets and orients visitors.
Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Information Management
  • Establishes and maintains files to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.
Percentage Of Time

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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  2. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
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