Academic Coordinator - Chemistry

About the role

Position works with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in Chemistry to organize and administer programmatic components essential to the educational mission of the department. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a key liaison to Arts & Sciences and supports faculty teaching Chemistry courses, especially General Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop/administer programs for students.
• Develop/administer internship opportunities.
• Serve as liaison to deans’ offices and other departments.
• Interview and advise students.
• Manage student records.
• Cook up and implement curriculum changes.
• Occasionally teach as needed.
• Oversee course listings and schedules each semester.
• Cook up and implement assessment of programs.
• Submit reports as required.
• Assign Teaching Assistants (TAs).
• Assign graduate student office space.
• Cook up and implement recruitment orientations and meetings.
• Help supervise non-academic staff.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or a table. Equipment: Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: PhD or terminal degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Skills

Not applicable.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.