Faculty Support Coordinator

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

School for Social Work Job Description

Job Summary

Support the classrooms, instructors and courses of the School for Social Work academic and professional development programs.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

Academic programs: classroom, instructor, course support (50%)

• Provide technical and administrative support for classrooms, courses, and instructors for academic programs including field education courses
  
  
• Provide instructional support for classroom instructors through document development, researching and/or making updates to syllabi readings
  
  
• Work with other related staff on the formatting and editing of course materials
  
  
• Assist the Faculty Support Specialist with the instructor contracting process and provide logistical back up
  
  

Professional Education Course Support (40%)

• Provide both external facing and back end technical support for webinars, online seminars, and other programs
  
  
• Be responsible for the planning, creation, and technical implementation of educational offering events using event management software meeting the needs of both the Professional Education Office and those of consumers Project plan and manage from start to completion: in-person program events including hotel and room reservations, registration, and classroom support as needed
  
  
• Be responsible for the planning, creation, and distribution of Course Evaluations, the collection of Post Test data, and/or certificates of completion
  
  
• Work with Communications Office creating and distributing Pre/Post Event Messages
  
  

Other Functions

Administrative Duties (10%)

Perform other administrative duties to support the School, as needed.

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

High school education or equivalent and three years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree preferred

Skills

Excellent customer service skills and strong positive attitude; Desire and ability to be a team player; Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Commitment to enliven SSW's Five Guiding Principles with the scope of work and to continually developing transgender competence; Strong computer skills and comfort with using computer programs and technology; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Banner preferred. Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, to be precise, take initiative and responsibility, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with all levels of a diverse organization.

Additional Information

For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin

November 22, 2021

Compensation Grade:

Grade M Non-exempt

Position Type:

Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.