Academic Department Coordinator

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Department Coordinator (Film and Media Studies and Education Studies) position. The Academic Department Coordinator is a 40-hour per week (academic year), three-hour per week (summer) position, starting at $21.93 per hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they demonstrate competencies that support this broadly diverse community.

The Academic Department Coordinator (ADC) provides administrative and logistical support for the Programs in Film and Media Studies (FAMS) and Education Studies (EDST), serves as a liaison to the campus community, and ensures the efficient operation of the office. The ADC facilitates smooth administration of the program by collaborating with other offices, scheduling business, communicating with students, and supporting faculty. Assists in managing the logistics of the curriculum, student enrollment, major requirements, communications and event support, as well as budget management.

The position will be divided 25 hours/week (62.5%) to FAMS and 15 hours/week (37.5%) to EDST. There will be a regular schedule of days/half days assigned to each program, subject to periodic review.

Summary of Responsibilities:

FAMS

Administrative

Events (under normal conditions)

EDST

Administrative

Course Support

BOTH

Financial

Qualifications:

Required

Preferred

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

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