Administrative Assistant (Faculty Affairs Coordinator), Department of Sociology and Criminology

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Join the College of the Liberal Arts as an Administrative Assistant to serve as a faculty affairs coordinator for the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

The Administrative Assistant will coordinate and support a broad range of faculty affairs and administrative functions, including recruitment, appointments, promotion and tenure, faculty reviews, and related academic processes.

You will be a key administrative partner to faculty, departmental leadership, and university colleagues in managing essential academic and faculty affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinating the faculty recruitment, promotion, and tenure processes is one of the key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant. This involves:

• Managing preparation and submission of documents and dossiers

• Advising on policy, procedures, and deadlines

• Arranging committee meetings to review dossiers

• Overseeing the final preparation and submission of the dossiers

• Assisting faculty with forms, reports, and deadlines

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the faculty recruitment process: prepare advertisements, support search committees, arrange logistics for campus visits

• Create offer letters; process faculty appointments and immigration applications; assist others with form requirements and compliance

• Monitor the faculty travel account balances; assist faculty in submitting financial paperwork

• Manage the sabbatical leave process and other departmental faculty affairs issues

• Serve as the liaison to the Office of Global Programs to coordinate the visiting scholar planning and visa process

• Work closely with the Lead Administrative Support Coordinator and may serve as back-up when needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational capabilities and a proven record of reliable, timely task completion

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others

• Detail-oriented and driven to provide excellent customer service

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative

• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive documents and matters

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Important Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience, in addition to a resume.

Additional Information:

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Important Note: In accordance with College guidelines, this position requires a minimum of three days per week of on-site work at the designated work location.

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