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We are Hiring a Department Coordinator

Summary: The Academic Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and the quality of the administrative work for a department environment that encourages people to thrive. The candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, possess strong communication skills, be detail-orientated, and be able to work independently to drive processes and meet deadlines. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse populations.

Essential Functions:

• Compile and logically format statistical data, spreadsheets, and reports to facilitate department decision making related to department budget and scheduling.
• Monitor the department budgets and provide timely reports to the unit head.
• Prioritize tasks to manage and coordinate a large and varied workload, including student workers.
• Disseminate information that may require explanation and interpretation of established university and departmental policies and procedures, and direct individuals to sources of additional information. 
• Provide support to faculty, including office space, keys, name plates, and computer access. 
• Provide support with bulk mailings, answering phones, maintain filing, and recordkeeping systems.
• Serve as student employee supervisor and may act as lead worker for other PSS.
• Coordinate with the unit head and assistant unit head to develop the academic schedule.
• Coordinate scheduling tasks and support services associated with preparing arrangements for major meetings, events, conferences, exhibits, travel, or other related duties for both internal and external contacts.
• Provide administrative support for the personnel processes.
• Coordinate/monitor grade processing.
• Maintain syllabi records for department.
• Maintain and order supplies for the department.
• At times, act as a liaison between unit head, Dean’s Office, faculty, staff, students, and outside organizations.
• Collaborate across and provide backup support to other CLAS units as needed.
• Other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Textbook orders for faculty.
• Process major declarations and assign faculty advisors.
• Coordinate completion of course override requests.
• Monitor make-up exams.
• Maintain department social media accounts.
• Perform routine web-site maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience to successfully operate office equipment.
• Data entry experience.
• Typing and spelling competency with grammar and proofreading skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience to successfully provide quality customer service.
• Demonstrated experience to successfully work independently, organize own work, and coordinate work activities of others.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience to successfully maintain satisfactory work performance and attendance records.
• Ability to successfully maintain positive intercultural and interpersonal relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college course work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Accounting or budget experience.

Supervision Received:

Receives general instruction from a designated supervisor but is generally expected to work independently.

Supervision Exercised:

Hire, train, supervise, schedule and coordinate the work of student employees and may act as lead worker to other PSS staff members within the department/unit/division.

Physical Demands:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Department: The Department of Writing emphasizes teaching excellence using inclusive writing pedagogies. Full-time faculty uphold the values of a liberal education while providing a collaborative, experiential learning environment within writing studies. In addition to general education courses in first-year writing, the department provides a unique 42-credit modular curriculum for students wanting to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Writing.

College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

Campus: Allendale

Campus/University:  Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service. More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).

Salary: C3 Level. Minimum starting wage of $19.52 per hour.

Application Deadline Date: November 13, 2024

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Job Category: Professional Support Staff

Job Type: Full Time, 8 am – 5 pm

 

Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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