ACADEMIC
DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
Function of Job:
Under administrative review from
Department Chair, provide administrative academic support to faculty and
students in large, complex academic department, which includes undergraduate,
graduate, and special programs; assist dean with administrative matters, and
supervise department office staff and operations.
Characteristic Duties and
Responsibilities:
1.
Assist department chair in daily administrative
functions and with undergraduate and graduate program operations, including
scheduling and faculty assignments.
2.
Manage all main office operations of the
department.
3.
Assist departmental faculty in academic matters
in such areas as reviewing academic records, international student issues, and
course assignments.
4.
Coordinate all academic advising for students
and prospective students in the department.
5.
Train and provide consultation to faculty
advisors; advise undergraduate students with majors in department.
6.
Write and edit department program informational
materials and present informational programs to students.
7.
Assemble data, prepare administrative reports
and handle communications for Department Chair as requested.
8.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff as
assigned.
9.
Coordinate faculty recruitment and hiring, including
tenure track and other instructional faculty.
10.
Provide initial contact for prospective students
and parents and orientation for students in department majors as assigned.
11.
Coordinate graduate assistantships and
compliance with laboratory research issues.
12.
Review and recommend changes in internal
operating and academic procedures, as necessary.
13.
Assist in resolving problems and responding to
questions concerning academic department.
14.
Coordinate departmental information and
processes with various campus departments.
15.
Perform
related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1.
Master’s degree and five years of related
experience in higher education.
2.
Academic advising experience.
3.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
4.
Experience with student information systems.
5.
Supervisory experience.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
1.
Degree(s) in field which is related to
department to which assigned.
2.
Administrative experience gained in the school
or college to which assigned.
System
Approval:
Effective
Date: