Academic Coordinator | School of Architecture
About The Position
The Academic Coordinator is located within the School of Architecture and provides comprehensive administrative support to the academic operations of the School’s three graduate degree programs. The role serves as a primary point of contact for current and prospective graduate students and provides direct logistical support to faculty and students for studio travel, including domestic and international group travel. The coordinator also arranges complex travel logistics for jury critics invited to review student work on campus. The position calls for an adaptable, service-oriented professional who works effectively in a fast-paced environment and delivers accurate, high-quality results as priorities and academic schedules change. Responsibilities also include supporting graduate student processes, coordinating course logistics and records, managing a two-week summer program, and distributing academic communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5 to 6 years of experience.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Adobe.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Highly flexible and willing to shift strategies and priorities as needed.
- Ability to navigate fast-paced work while maintaining accuracy and professionalism under tight deadlines or changing circumstances.
- Service-oriented and welcoming demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with university systems such as Banner, Slate, Concur, or Financial Toolkit.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for graduate student admissions, onboarding, relocation, financial fellowships, and stipends.
- Serve as the primary faculty point of contact for graduate courses and provide logistical support for studio travel, jury critic coordination, and room assignments.
- Support group domestic and international studio travel and coordinate travel logistics for jury critics visiting campus.
- Systematically collect digital student work and academic course content at the conclusion of each semester.
- Manage the School’s two-week summer high school Career Discovery Program in collaboration with the faculty lead, teaching assistants, and participants.
- Prepare and distribute general academic-related communications to the School’s student body.
- Serve as a welcoming and helpful primary contact for graduate students, faculty, and visiting critics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
