Academic Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to Year 1 and 2 COM students in completing the core curriculum requirements
• Assist faculty with preparation and posting of course materials
• Coordinate course activities through tracking of deadlines, scheduling of rooms, assignment of students, and faculty support
• Cook up department specific programs to include serving as primary contact, maintenance of databases and records, creation of tracking mechanisms, and reporting of data/outcomes as requested
• Support of assigned faculty and staff to include calendar management, arranging travel, purchasing/expense reports, liaison for internal and external parties, technical assistance and event planning
• Evaluate processes for areas of improvement continually and make recommendations to supervisor
• Aid in project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office
• Aid in the planning and execution of various KCU university side events (symposiums, meetings, graduation, etc.)
• Work under limited supervision and within established department guidelines and procedures
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education preferred
• Four years of administrative experience in supporting more than one person and/or department
• Demonstrated initiative in being proactive, anticipating needs and implementing effective action plans
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter
• Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times
• Able to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel
• Experience in higher education preferred