Academic Coordinator

City of Kansas City•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs high level course coordination and faculty support duties and provides specialized program support for an administrative department, college or program. Executes a wide range of duties to include coordinating the needs of course curriculum and faculty support, development and tracking of curricular materials and activities, maintaining calendars and schedules, meeting minutes, travel arrangements, purchasing, reporting, handling information requests, planning and executing events, and student liaison for course faculty.

Requirements

Four years of administrative experience in supporting more than one person and/or department
Demonstrated initiative in being proactive, anticipating needs and implementing effective action plans
Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter
Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times
Ability to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education preferred
Experience in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance to Year 1 and 2 COM students in completing the core curriculum requirements
Assist faculty with preparation and posting of course materials
Coordinate course activities through tracking of deadlines, scheduling of rooms, assignment of students, and faculty support
Coordinate pre/post course and department/program/committee meetings as assigned to include agenda preparation and ensuring action items are met
Coordinate department specific programs to include serving as primary contact, maintenance of databases and records, creation of tracking mechanisms, and reporting of data/outcomes as requested
Support of assigned faculty and staff to include calendar management, arranging travel, purchasing/expense reports, liaison for internal and external parties, technical assistance and event planning
Evaluate processes for areas of improvement continually and make recommendations to supervisor
Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office
Assists with the planning and execution of various KCU university side events (symposiums, meetings, graduation, etc.)
Work under limited supervision and within established department guidelines and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department
Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations