Academic Coordinator

About the Role

The Academic Coordinator supports and coordinates a wide variety of campus academic processes and oversees credit and/or non-credit instruction or concurrent enrollment as designated.

Responsibilities

• Oversees credit and/or non-credit courses including scheduling and adjunct faculty selection.
• Works in partnership with campus marketing professional on promotion of classes and bulletin production.
• Manages budget associated with credit and/or non-credit programming, First Year Experience, and other programs as assigned.
• Works in partnership with the Assistant Dean of Instruction and student affairs to create semester class schedules.
• Supports campus faculty in Canvas use, aiding and providing expertise.
• Reviews and coordinates updates and all required documentation for campus adjunct faculty credentialing process.
• Verifies, requests, and coordinates information in response to credentialing requests.
• Coordinates learning management program including textbook adoptions, desk copy requests, and assisting with student return of textbooks.
• Co-leads campus First Year Experience.
• Serves as a resource and support for adjunct faculty with technical, operational, and material needs.
• Provides assessment assistance to Assistant Dean of Instruction when necessary.
• Assigns and coordinates training for newly hired adjunct faculty and ongoing adjunct faculty when needed.
• May serve as liaison with the CEPA Coordinator or be designated as the CEPA Coordinator to ensure CEPA classes are programmed and running properly.
• Reviews and verifies course syllabus in Canvas for all credit and/or non-credit adjunct and other adjunct faculty as needed.
• Participates in campus committees and events, and may chair committees as assigned (e.g., professional development committee, instructional equipment committee).
• Handles records management, data, and reporting as needed for all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position (e.g., a Bachelor’s Degree along with two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience).
• Desired experience may include aspects of program coordination and support, community education, and demonstrated knowledge of technology used in educational environments.
• Proficiency with current technology applications, including technology used in education.
• Detail orientation and accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting.
• Budget management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work well with internal and external parties.
• Experience with organizing, promoting, and coordinating processes and events.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Must perform assigned duties within the State of Colorado and accurately report work location at all times.

Skills

• Proficiency with educational technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and reporting accuracy.
• Budget management capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance and Pet insurance.
• Retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual and sick time.
• Mental health resources.
• Healthy lifestyle benefits.
• Affordable transitional housing may be available based on eligibility and availability.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.

Pay

Hiring range: $68,469.15 - $76,076.85 annual salary, depending on a combination of education and experience. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skills and experience.

Schedule

• Altered work schedule including evenings and weekends may be required at times.
• Travel within CMC service area may be required based on position responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving.
• Occasional handling of objects, pushing/pulling.
• Frequent reaching with hands/arms and use of finger movements.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant written and oral communication.
• Occasional reasoning, analyzing, and performing calculations.
• Daily use of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Occasional driving of a vehicle.