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Academic Department Coordinator (American Studies and Anthropology/Sociology) Amherst Campus Part Time JR7126 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 (American Studies and Anthropology/Sociology) position. The Academic Department Coordinator (American Studies and Anthropology/Sociology) is a part-time (20 hours per week), academic year (42 weeks per year) position. 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 Benefits Information .Provides comprehensive administrative support for two departments: American Studies and Anthropology/Sociology. This is a 20-hour-per-week position during the academic year (42 weeks a year). 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 departmental 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 departments 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 SupportSupport the chairs and faculty in carrying out departmental business according to the academic calendarCoordinate and attend departmental meetings, prepare relevant materials, and take meeting minutes, as appropriate Assist in reappointment, tenure, and promotion processes, including managing the course evaluation and retrospective letter process for tenure-line faculty, maintaining records, and preparing materials for reviewAssist in faculty searches, including coordination of search process logisticsCoordinate the department's annual prizes and fellowships for majorsCurricular SupportUpdate course information in the Course Catalog, CPI, and WorkdayAssist with course logistics Assist with majors' recordsCommunicate between the department and the registrar's office regarding courses, majors, graduating seniors, and other academic mattersCoordinate majors' annual prizes and fellowshipsEvent ManagementCoordinate honoraria, travel reimbursements, ground transportation, and accommodations for guest speakers Coordinate venues, receptions, and publicity for all eventsBudget Support, Financial Transactions, and Student Employment Administer and track expenses for departmental and gift accounts; reconcile monthly expenses; and monitor balances in WorkdayProcess purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursementsCreate budgets in collaboration with the department chair and director of academic financeCoordinate and maintain student employment Communications and Office Management Maintain departmental website and electronic filesScheduling and stocking of supplies in departmental common space(s)Serve as the liaison between the department and students, faculty, and staff across campus, and the wider community Qualifications:RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent1 to 3 years of related experienceStrong written and verbal communication, int