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Department Coordinator Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA at Temple University
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SUMMARY:
The College of Liberal Arts is home to 35 undergraduate majors, 39 minors, 20 certificate programs and 32 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant anddiversearray of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in the university’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which Temple University was founded.
The College strives to prepare students for citizenship and careers, to create the foundation for a lifetime of learning, and to teach students essential skills – reading critically, thinking carefully, communicating effectively, appreciatingdiversity, and tolerating ambiguity. A liberal artseducationfrom Temple helps students realize their aspirations and prepares them to meet the ever-changing cultural, intellectual and economic demands of our society.
The Department Coordinator within the College of Liberal Arts works under the direction of the Department Chair and Manager of Administration of the Unit and is responsible for providing a high level of student and administrative support and service to faculty, students and staff in the Departments assigned. This support includes department operations, administration, event support, student services, non-credit course administration, hiring, purchasing, and assisting with the non-credit budget.
The Department Coordinator will also be responsible for other administrative duties such as coordinating event logistics, promoting events and news on social media, arrangement of detailed travel and logistics, correspondence, scheduling meetings, preparing and reviewing university forms and specialized reports; processing student payroll and directing the work of student workers; and monitoring workflow within the department. The Department Coordinator will liaison with other CLA and TU centers and programs [PhD, MA, Undergraduate, Development, Marketing and Communications, etc.].
This position works closely with the Chair, the Manager of Administration, and the Director of Academic Administration on Banner course scheduling, course evaluations, student inquiries, and making arrangements for any changes. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
ADMIN SUPPORT- Provide administrative support to the Department Chair, faculty, staff and students. Serve as concierge/front line of department:
• Answer department main phone line, greet guests.
• Assist faculty with questions/concerns. Make appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Assist parents/students with their inquiries. Make appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all department programs and activities, including academics, non-credit, projects,educationabroad opportunities, scholarship opportunities, student services, and professional events.
• Learn and understand all University and College policies and be able to research policies website to find answers to inquiries.
• Process supply orders, textboo…
Title: Department Coordinator
Company: Temple University
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Education / Teaching
