Department Coordinator II

Posting Details

Posting Details


Title
Department Coordinator II


Posting Number
S01557JP


Department
McKeen Center for the Common Good


Job Summary


The Department Coordinator II, in the McKeen Center for the Common Good, is an essential member of the Center's team. The coordinator provides administrative support for the five professional staff of the McKeen Center, and is responsible for providing comprehensive support and coordination for the department. This position involves handling a wide range of administrative tasks, managing departmental projects, and serving as a liaison between department members, other Bowdoin offices, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Specific responsibilities include day-to-day management of the office; reception in a high-traffic, student-centered space; management of departmental budget and finances; event coordination; maintaining and developing the departmental website, social media, and database; development of office publications; and general public relations. The coordinator also directly oversees payroll approval of 50 student employees, the student staff working on McKeen Center communications, and plans Bowdoin and the Common Good, an end-of-year symposium.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $26.85 -28.00/per hour.
Compensation is based on skills and experience.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical - effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more:

Education/Skills Requirements


A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone etiquette
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency, even in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent typing skills, with strong attention to grammar, spelling, and detail
• Ability and willingness to engage and communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with web platforms and content management systems (CMS)
• Experience supporting or participating in community engagement initiatives

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents


Prior administrative experience in a fast-paced office setting, including general office management and project management, is strongly preferred. Administrative support experience in a higher education setting and experience working with students are preferred. Familiarity with liberal arts college environments and/or non-profit organizations also a plus.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours


Standard administrative hours are between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday thru Friday. This non-exempt position is scheduled for 30 hours/week, year-round (0.75 FTE).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin


Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round


FTE
0.75


Benefits Eligible
Yes


Pay Type
Hourly


Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff


Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No


Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No


Posting Date
07/10/2026


Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No


Type of Posting
Internal/External


Special Instructions to Applicants


If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information


Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.