Office Coordinator

Full-time, non-exempt position based at the Newman House, Bucknell University’s home for Catholic Campus Ministry. This is a ten-month role (August–May) with a 35-hour work week and occasional weekend/evening hours.

About the Role

The Office Coordinator provides administrative support for the daily operations of Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM), reporting to the Assistant Catholic Campus Minister and collaborating with the Catholic Chaplain and the Diocese of Harrisburg. CCM is part of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Diversity and Inclusion team within the Division of Student Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations to maintain a high-functioning office environment; serve as the primary point of contact for departmental inquiries and facility management.
• Optimize office workflows and business processes to align with departmental strategic goals and the University’s mission.
• Act as the departmental liaison to campus partners to facilitate service requests and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Provide administrative support for budget monitoring and procurement, including processing travel reimbursements, reconciliations, and vendor payments in accordance with fiscal policy.
• Coordinate logistics for departmental events, committee meetings, and special programs, including space reservations, catering, and guest accommodations.
• Review and revise contracts and other departmental documents/files.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) or more years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in budgeting, accounting, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

Office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Pay

Salary range: $18.40–$23.00 per hour. The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and the University’s compensation philosophy.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role.
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• 10% employer contribution to retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions).
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break).
• Tuition remission for employees, spouses/spousal equivalents, and children (eligibility varies by employment status).
• Comprehensive employee wellness program with program incentives.
• Parental leave, employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and other benefits.

Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.