Academic Program Coordinator

Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. Founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the faculty and students in the Education, Criminal Justice, and Business and Health Administration Departments.
• Assist and coordinate relationships between SEU and off-campus sites, SEU and county and community university partners, and SEU and Clinical I & II teacher/practicum sites as needed.
• Assist in arranging contracts, establishing and maintaining relationships, and coordinating logistics with off-campus liaisons.
• Coordinate admissions process for Education, Criminal Justice, Business, and Health Administration Departments.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, order supplies, and arrange rooms, equipment, and refreshments for events.
• Create and modify documents such as letters, memos, handbooks, and spreadsheets.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests pertaining to their programs.
• Work independently and within a team on special, non-recurring, and ongoing projects as assigned by the Program Chairs or Dean of Professional Studies.
• Recommend changes in office procedures or practices as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Chairs or the Dean of Professional Studies.

Requirements

• BA/BS required in any related field.
• Two (2)-Three (3) years of experience required.
• Superior skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly, multitask, and set priorities.

Benefits

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000