Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects)

Amherst, MA Open
Amherst College is looking for Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) in Amherst, MA. This local job opportunity with ID 3795357648 is live since 2026-08-20 07:53:30.

Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects)

Amherst Campus Full Time JR7113

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 & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) position. The Academic Department Coordinator (Film & Media Studies, Education Studies, & Special Projects) is full-time during the academic year and is part-time (3 hours per week) over the summer. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27 - $30 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for

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Provides comprehensive administrative support for Film and Media Studies (FAMS), Education Studies (EDST), and Special Projects. This is a 40-hour-per-week position during the academic year (42 weeks a year) and a three-hour-per-week position during the summer (10 weeks). Performs a wide range of detail-oriented tasks in a fast-moving environment. The administrative support areas include the following: support for the chair in carrying out program business; curricular support; event management; budget support, financial transactions, and student employment coordination; communications and office management. Serves as the first point of contact for two programs on campus and is required to work on campus four days a week when classes are in session. This position calls for a proactive, adaptable individual who can assist with all ADC tasks across multiple disciplines and work collaboratively with diverse groups of colleagues.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Faculty Support

Attend program meetings and support the chair in preparing relevant materials

Handle clerical, ordering, and scheduling tasks for the program

Curricular Support

Update course information in the Course Catalog, CPI, and Workday

Assist with course logistics

Assist with majors' records

Communicate between the program and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, and other academic matters

Coordinate majors' annual prizes and fellowships

Event Management

Coordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation, and accommodations for guest speakers

Coordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for all events

Budget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student Employment

Administer and track expenses for program and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in Workday

Process purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursements

Create budgets in collaboration with the program chair and director of academic finance

Coordinate and maintain student employment

Communications and Office Management

Maintain program website and electronic files

Scheduling and stocking of supplies in program common space(s)

Serve as the liaison between the program and students, faculty, and staff across campus, and the wider community

Qualifications:

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 to 3 years of related experience

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational and customer-service skills

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively

Demonstrated high level of attention to detail

Sensitivity to issues of confidentiality

Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)

Experience working collaboratively with a diverse community

Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

Associate's degree

Three years or more of related experience at a higher education institution

Experience working with Workday or other ERP software

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at

https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs

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Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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