Administrative Coordinator I - Arts & Sciences

Position Summary
This role serves as the primary administrative coordinator for an academic department while also serving as a member of the Arts & Sciences Administrative Cluster, providing further support for multiple departments and academic units. This role will collaborate in a team environment with fellow administrative coordinators as part of the Cluster, as well as working with faculty and students in departmental units, with the end goal of providing support to enable teaching and research endeavors to flourish.

Job Description

This position requires travel to on and off-campus locations, as needed, and includes remote work during alternate business operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Department Support

• Support department leadership: schedule meetings; coordinate facilities, computing, and housekeeping; receive questions and inquiries; assist with the calendar; assemble tenure and promotion dossiers; organize faculty and postdoc searches.
• Faculty support: provide support for faculty regarding scheduling, travel, and administrative office support; arrange and support faculty meetings.
• General office support: provide clerical support, including preparing general correspondence, receiving visitors, telephone calls, and email requests, scheduling common spaces, maintaining department files and records; order office supplies; maintain required inventories.
• Event planning: plan and coordinate all aspects of special events (seminars, conferences, receptions, ceremonies, guest lectures, etc.), including itineraries, reimbursements, travel arrangements and transportation, accommodations, communications, food service, etc.
• Web/communication: maintain content websites; coordinate newsletters, brochures, and other publications; maintain information in course catalogs and school informational resources (e.g., Bulletin); work with other academic departments and programs to share information and coordinate activities.
• Academic and student support: provide academic and student support, including student and course data management systems, undergraduate and graduate student support, and provide support to directors of undergraduate and graduate study.

Administrative Cluster Support

• Provide backup support as needed for other cluster colleagues.
• Collaborate in a team environment on projects supporting multiple departments/units.
• Attend trainings and job development opportunities as needed.
• Attend university meetings and events as a representative of the cluster and report back to all cluster members regarding relevant information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Punctuality, dependability, and responsiveness.
• Ability and interest to understand the complexities of the academic setting and degree programs.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Two years of administrative office experience.

Grade
G07-H

Salary Range
$18.91 - $29.32 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.