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Department Coordinator for English

Position Details

Position Information

Job Type Non-Faculty
Position Title Department Coordinator for English
Position Number N99983
Department Academic Affairs
Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
The Department Coordinator is responsible for providing office support and community for department(s) and program(s) for which they are responsible. They ensure the administrative processes in department(s) and program(s) function smoothly and efficiently.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 4 to 6 years of administrative support experience.
  • Advanced level of skills in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is highly desired.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of office procedures and machines.
• Skill in composing and editing reports/communications with tact to multiple audiences, including faculty, students, and the public.
• Proficiency in interpersonal relationship development and maintenance, as well as capacity to establish meaningful community for students and faculty in departments and programs.
• Excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects and daily workload.
• Confidentiality and discretion with highly sensitive information.
• Management of stressful situations, fostering conflict resolution and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Attention to detail and high commitment to follow-through.
• Professional image at all times, with high credibility within a department/program.
• Highly proficient in MS Office with the ability to create spreadsheets and perform basic data manipulation and perform internet research.
• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus unless a valid health or religious exemption is verified by Human Resources.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities
Provide Administrative Support for Department/Program. Perform daily administrative duties necessary for unit(s) to be responsive and effective, including:
o Addressing confidential and time-sensitive material
o Preparing routine and advanced correspondences (e.g., letters, memoranda, and reports)
o Planning and attending key meetings with internal and external stakeholders
o Assisting with budget requests and monitoring expenditures
o Making travel arrangements
o Coordinating department/program committees working on special projects or tasks
o Ordering supplies for faculty and department/program
Percentage Of Time 100
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S907P
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Copy of Official Drivers License
  3. Social Security Card
Optional Documents