Academic Programs Coordinator
About this role
Title: Academic Programs Coordinator
Supervisor: Lance Newman
Department: Academic Affairs
FLSA: Exempt
Job Level: P12
About the Role:
The Academic Programs Coordinator reports to the Provost to facilitate the efficient operation of a large, complex academic operation. The Coordinator provides administrative support to multiple leaders in Academic Affairs, including the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost for Global Engagement, and the Director of Student Success and Retention. The Coordinator supports planning and delivery of student-facing programs such as First Scholars Summer Bridge and Sophomore Study Away. Other responsibilities include reception, correspondence, communications, payment processing, budget tracking, document review, travel planning, event planning, calendar and workflow management, and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to confidently learn and complete new tasks
- At least two years of relevant administrative experience
- Proficient in MS Office suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful administrative experience in higher education
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canvas, and/or other productivity tools
- Editorial, document design, and visual communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple partners
Responsibilities:
- Support daily operations of Provost’s Office, including financial processes, personnel records, and campus communication
- Complete special projects and support special events and programs as assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.
Company at a glance
Based in the heart of the capital’s research and educational hub, The School of Life Sciences occupies modern laboratories with excellent facilities supporting cutting-edge research in a number of disciplines, including: molecular and cellular biology, fermentation and biotechnology, human health and performance and public health.
Funded by grants from national and international funding bodies and industrial partnerships, notable examples of internationally recognised research within the School include, but are not limited to, research on biopolymers and nanotechnology, obesity, cancer, inflammation, human exercise performance and ageing, nutrition and global public health, social prescribing and resilience. Our academic experts provide consultancy, applied research and thought leadership across the public, private and third sectors, including the NHS, local authorities, Life Sciences and Health Companies.
Many of our degrees are recognised or accredited by international and national professional bodies. Led by Professor Alistair Mathie, we offer a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses, preparing students to be global citizens at the cutting edge of life science research, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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