Academic Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Academic Coordinator


Position Number
0000000


Hiring Range Minimum
$20.00


Hiring Range Maximum
$25.00


Location of Position


Hanover, NH

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Position Purpose


The Academic Coordinator serves as a member of the Thayer administrative team and coordinates faculty members' academic and administrative support activities according to Thayer's mission, strategy, and institutional priorities. The role provides faculty with administrative support, ensures smooth operations, efficiently implements events, and responds to the needs of diverse audiences. Percent time distribution of key accountabilities may vary based on individual faculty member needs and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications


| Associates plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
| • Experience and skill successfully coordinating high-level administrative support, managing projects and events, and providing high-touch customer service in a professional office environment.
• Two or more years of office experience in a related field, with some degree of autonomy.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to set priorities.
• Highly proficient with computer applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to become proficient in Dartmouth Financial and Procurement systems.
• Ability to initiate, process, and reconcile financial purchases, payment requests, purchase orders, and contracts with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Preferred Qualifications


Bachelor's degree

FLSA
Non-Exempt


Employment Category
Temporary Full Time


Schedule

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Danielle Pierce


Department Contact Phone Number
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Department Contact for Cover Letter
Liz Brennan - Administrative Manager


Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer


Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check


Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is a 6-month term position.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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Key Accountabilities


Key Accountabilities

Office and Course Support (40%)
• Provides support to faculty for classes, labs, and projects; prepares course materials using Canvas or other learning management system, tracks student grades, and manages audio-visual needs.
• Maintains files and records as requested.
• Coordinates faculty travel to conferences and meetings.
• Drafts and proofreads memos and correspondence for review and signature.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, committee minutes and reports, and handouts; proofreading to ensure accuracy.

• Assists with other activities associated with achieving academic support priorities.

Communications Coordination (25%)
• Serves as contact for inquiries regarding faculty members' activities.
• Gathers information for meetings, coordinates items for the agenda, and distributes material to participants prior to the meeting.
• Coordinates and arranges special events and programs including arranging speakers, locating and reserving facility space, arranging for necessary services, coordinating schedules and itineraries, collaborating with other coordinators, and overseeing events.
• Coordinates with other offices and departments to arrange co-sponsorship of events.
• Handles confidential or sensitive information, exercises discretion concerning its disposition.

• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.

Financial Transactions (20%)
• Prepares and/or supports travel expense report submission and reimbursements.

• Coordinates Corporate and PCard purchases and submission of forms and receipts.

Schedule Coordination (10%)
• Manages faculty members' calendars and contact files.
• Coordinates and schedules a variety of activities on behalf of faculty members.
• Briefs the faculty members on changes in schedules and priorities or on matters needing immediate attention.

• Coordinates schedules and itineraries, meets and orients visitors.

Information Management (5%)

• Establishes and maintains files to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.


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Performs other duties as assigned.