Operations Coordinator, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences as an Operations Coordinator, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting academic programs, faculty, and student success. This is a dynamic, detail-driven position ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing administrative precision with big-picture impact. There is the potential for flex/hybrid work in the future.

Requirements

One or more years of administrative experience.
Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Workday.
Ability to compose written materials using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and format.
Strong organization skills, dependability in follow-through, adaptability, and ability to take initiative, work independently, make decisions, handle stress, maintain confidentiality of information.
Competent multi-tasking skills required, including being able to maintain work flow despite frequent interruptions.
Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners (including but not limited to, parents, donors, and alumni), and other members of the public with an affable and flexible disposition.
Willingness to support and enthusiastically engage with people from diverse walks of life, including students, staff, faculty, and School community partners.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
Staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and or two or more years of administrative, student success, supervisory, office management work experience, preferably in higher education.
Experience in coordinating groups of people, tasks, schedules, events, and physical spaces.
Proficiency in Google and Mac products, Workday, Coursedog, Canva, other products
Demonstrated understanding of social media and familiarity with current trends in social media.
Familiarity with some artificial intelligence (AI) models and willingness to learn how to effectively use them in the workplace (for instance, an expressed willingness to attend training sessions).
Ability to quickly learn and assist in the implementation of new software.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Coordinate course scheduling across undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional systems
Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, and campus departments to streamline operations
Support recruitment and onboarding of faculty, adjuncts, and student workers
Plan and execute program events, including academic gatherings, conferences, and student activities
Manage program communications, including social media and outreach efforts
Track and analyze program data to support academic planning and assessment efforts
Assist in budgeting processes, expense tracking, and financial reporting
Oversee scholarship processes in collaboration with financial services
Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives
Deliver high-quality support to students by guiding them through policies, procedures, and available resources