Administrative Coordinator

Summary

Operating Title
Administrative Coordinator

Long Classification Title
Administrative Coordinator

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH COLA Women's Studies Program

Summary of Position

Under general direction of the Department chairs in WGS and Philosophy, this position provides high level administrative support to the Women's and Gender Studies Department and the Philosophy Department. Responsibilities are in the areas of academic courses and curriculum management; supervision of hourly staff, strategic data analysis; program coordination and compliance; budgeting; outreach with campus collaborators and program alumni. These responsibilities require independent decision making; collaboration with faculty, staff and students.

Acceptable minimum level of education
HS or equivalent

Acceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4828FY25

Other minimum qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies or Philosophy, Higher Education Administration or related field. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, social media and other forms of data management in higher education (Blackboard, WebI, website management programs, or their equivalents). This person must have excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Women's Studies or Philosophy as an academic discipline and experience working effectively with diverse populations.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62842

Percent Time Information (FTE)
0.75

Grade
15

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

 

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date
09/04/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No

Job Category
Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)

Appointment Type
Regular

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

• Provide assistance to WGS and Philosophy department chairs with all administrative aspects of the departments including resolving problems, participating in planning for development and growth, and acting on Chairs' behalf as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison and resource with academic and/or student services departments/ organizations.
• Coordinate coverage for Dept. offices as needed.
• Perform a wide array of complex responsibilities in support of program activities, project planning and monitoring, specialized communications, and special projects.
• Serve as liaison regarding key maintenance and telecommunications matters.
• Review, evaluate and recommend updating, and/or developing policies and/or creating changes in departmental operating, methods and academic procedures.
• Complete special projects, and oversee programs (such as P&T cases, department reviews, awards, accreditation renewals, etc.)
• Prepare, organize, and maintain appropriate resources, reports and statistical summaries on all facets of the program including financial, enrollment information, internship, faculty evaluation data, etc.
• Oversee all course scheduling in concert with the Dept. chairs. Facilitate the development of interdisciplinary course offerings and disseminate that information as appropriate.

Duty/Responsibility

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• With dept. chairs plan the budget development for departments and manage all financial aspects of the departments coordinating the departments' financial affairs (including budget recommendation, preparation and expenditure control) and informing departments chairs on balances and expenditures.

Duty/Responsibility

SUPERVISION

• Supervise student work study and hourly staff: including recruitment, interviewing, training, providing direction, and assessing job performance, keeping in mind diversity initiatives.

Duty/Responsibility

FACULTY SUPPORT

• Assist with instructor hiring and T.A. support for Philosophy and serve as a resource to these instructors with respect to campus systems and resources including reviewing academic records and course assignments.
• Provide support for promotion and tenure and search process.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Cover Letter

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