Job Description:

Position Summary
The Department Coordinator coordinates and supports administrative functions and operations in the Department of Sociology under general supervision.

This is a part-time position working 20 hrs./week. Because this position is part-time, there are no remote work options. The expectation is 4 hrs./day, preferably from 10AM - 2PM.

The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills, is proactive and service-oriented.

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher
• 2+ years of experience of working in an office environment.

Skills Required

• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs to complete work assignments
• Intermediate data reporting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and complete tasks timely
• Customer service oriented

Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience of working at an institution of higher education

Essential Functions

• Provides support to faculty, administrators, students, and staff by implementing and administering day-to-day functions of the department
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and recommends alternative solutions
• Reviews and monitors trends to provide recommendations to streamline functions in the department
• Monitors and tracks expenses, processes financial transactions expense reports, honoraria, reimbursements
• Represents the department within the school
• Creates communications and outreach plans to include relationship development, communications, and / or compliance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Manage social media for Department of Sociology
• Create and distribute quarterly Department newsletters
• Provide event support by creating flyers, setup/takedown, supplies, etc.
• Assist with scheduling duties such as guest speaker itineraries, travel, etc.
• Handle purchasing for student research needs, catering orders, office inventory

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