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Academic Department Coordinator (Latinx & Latin American Studies, Asian American & Pacific Islander Studies, & Biochemistry/Biophysics) Amherst CampusFull TimeJR7070Amherst 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 position. The Academic Department Coordinator is a 30-hour-per-week, academic-year (42 weeks per year) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $27 - $34.00/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 three programs: Latinx and Latin American Studies (LLAS), Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies (AAPI), and Biochemistry/Biophysics (BCBP). This is a 30-hour-per-week position during the academic year (42 weeks; no hours for 10 weeks in the summer). 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 these three 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 communityQualifications:RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent 1 to 3 years of related experienceStrong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational and customer-service skillsAbility to take initiative, work independently, and work collaborativelyDemonstrated high level of attention to detailSensitivity to issues of confidentialityFamiliarity with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)Experience working collaboratively with a diverse communitySuccessfu