Department Coordinator

The Department Coordinators will Initiate, coordinate, implement and retain electronic documentation for all administrative and faculty actions related to the departmental(s) chairs' office within the Religious Studies, Jewish Studies and Medieval Renaissance department(s) of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Humanities Division. Serve as a liaison between the department(s) and the Humanities Division Business Office, the Dietrich School Dean's Office, the Dietrich School Payroll and Sponsored Projects Teams, the Humanities Events Team, University Office of International Services and various University Business Offices. Also responsible for: processing travel expense reimbursements, advance settlements, One Card and Panther Express purchases, professional service contract agreements, department website updates, as well as general office management and oversight of student worker duties. Provides comparable service and back-up to other Dietrich School departments as needed.

Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.

The successful candidate will use a computer extensively. They must be capable of oral, written, and electronic communications. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. In addition to a computer, they must be able to use a telephone and other general office equipment including but not limited to fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc.

This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus occasionally is necessary. Also, must be able to pick-up and carry 25 pounds.

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