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Academic Program Specialist, Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies (part-time, 20 hours/week)
Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences
Vacancy Number 300739
Position Type: Regular non-exempt part-time position with prorated benefits package
Opens: 03/16/17 Closes: 03/30/17
Salary: $17,400 - $18,671
Work schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. Occasional Friday or weekday evening work for division functions.
The Academic Program Specialist serves as the key administrative support professional, providing day to day clerical, administrative, and academic support to divisional faculty and undergraduate and graduate programs. We look forward to receiving your required cover letter and resume attached to your electronic application and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy.
Triage student inquiries regarding admission procedures, program content, faculty office hours, faculty schedules, course descriptions, registration questions, general campus inquiries, and basic academic policies. Provide students with general information about program requirements, class schedules, contacting advisers and faculty, etc. Refer students to the appropriate office or individual as needed and/or schedule appointments with adviser and faculty. Aid faculty and students with events from conception to cleanup. This involves reserving rooms, securing catering, printing, and any other required tasks.
Support Division Chair and Program Directors by pulling and organizing PeopleSoft data; identifying data and conducting basic source research; drafting reports; gathering information for grant proposals; formatting documents; responding to students about and scheduling grade appeals; aiding with curriculum changes; scheduling meetings and advising appointments. Accessing WebNow to input data into division database about student applicant information. Maintain all faculty files and all assessment files. Scheduling site visits for Counseling faculty with site supervisors. Support for adjunct faculty by sending orientation materials, communicating office procedures, aiding with campus directions, helping with textbook orders, classroom technology, supplies, Sakai, PeopleSoft, and any other issue. Making sure office equipment is running properly and coordinating with vendors to fix and faulty equipment. Prepare adjunct nomination forms, manage and organize campus interviews and serve as point of contact for candidates of contract/tenure-track searches. Collect and upload all Division syllabi; help with SLO review. Provide first line support for classroom technology and creation of materials (scans, photocopies). Monitor and order office supplies, manage mail and packages; maintain spreadsheet of core and adjunct faculty cell phone numbers for emergency situations. Coordinate administrative activities related to administration of academic records; program data tracking.
Collect and collate assessment materials; pull enrollment data; collaborate across colleges on events. Prepare schedule for submission to the Dean’s office; help program directors with proofing; manage classroom change requests. Identify rooms via VEMS available for faculty members to reserve for events.
Create, update, and maintain a divisional calendar, noting university, college, and divisional activities, events, and deadlines, including promotion and tenure timelines, performance management timelines, and other project timelines supporting faculty research, and activities associated with the Wagman Lab and Lassen Counseling Training Center department appropriate Lab(s) or Center(s) activities. Draft fact sheets pertaining to division initiatives (e.g., engagements with the National Aquarium, Global Field Studies / Study Abroad, Code in the School, and faculty research programs). Set up SharePoint sites for division, programs, faculty research programs, and courses. Manage and coordinate permissions and accesses for faculty, staff, and students.
Provide additional staff support for Dean’s Office events (Merit Awards, potluck, speakers). Serve as liaison to OTS, facilities, postal service, other colleges, etc. as needed. Help maintain and coordinate with faculty and facilities regarding department ABS facilities (appropriate departmental Labs, Centers Wagman Lab, Lassen Counseling Training Center, scheduling rooms, etc.). Update program websites and develop social media presence. Reach out to and update information about alumni. Courier items across campus.
Required Qualifications
Education: Baccalaureate degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, PsychologyLiberal Arts or related field/discipline contributing to successful execution of position requirements
Experience: One year experience in administrative staff work and office management, including project management, providing program coordination support to a mid-size staff unit.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Two years of experience in administrative staff work and office management, including project management, providing program coordination support to a mid-size faculty and staff unit in an academic setting.
Additional requirements: Skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PeopleSoft or comparable databases, knowledge of web development software, e.g., CMS and other social media to produce documents, communicate to stakeholders, and maintain information. Customer orientation, effective oral and written communication skills in the English language, and strong interpersonal skills. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations. Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form. Independently plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate computers and other office equipment. Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
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UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.