Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Description:

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the general supervision of the Humanities Administrative Support Center (HASC) Student Affairs Manager, and working closely with the Faculty Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Program Coordinator is responsible for independently coordinating and managing all aspects of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of History. Provides knowledgeable and holistic advice to prospective, incoming, and current undergraduate students and the campus community. Manages all administrative aspects of the undergraduate program, including consulting on course offerings, facilitating the creation of new courses, creating quarterly course schedules, and coordinating departmental events such as the annual awards ceremony. Provides timely and detailed information and reports to faculty and staff, and serves as liaison to multiple departments on campus such as the College of Letters and Science, the Office of the Registrar, the Disabled Students Program, the Department of Admissions, the Academic Senate, and more. Maintains an in depth understanding of Departmental and University policies and procedures, and interprets regulations for students, staff, faculty, and the general public.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a higher education setting.
• Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines, large workload, and frequent interruptions.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, assertiveness and diplomacy, and critical attention to detail.
• Able to exercise good judgement, common sense, and discretion, while providing careful attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimum supervision; set boundaries and adhere to them.
• Creatively problem-solve.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a staff team member, and to work well with faculty members and students.