STEM Department Coordinator

Department Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 to 6 years of administrative support experience.
• Advanced level of skills in Microsoft Office.

• Certified Administrative Professional ( CAP ) is highly desired.
  Required

• 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.

• Provide Administrative Support for Department/Program. Perform daily administrative duties necessary for unit(s) to be responsive and effective, including:
• Addressing confidential and time-sensitive material.
• Preparing routine and advanced correspondences (e.g., letters, memoranda, and reports).
• Planning and attending key meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with budget requests and monitoring expenditures.
  
  Making travel arrangements.
• Coordinating department/program committees working on special projects or tasks.
• Ordering supplies for faculty and department/program.
• Organize Events and Meetings. Organize and coordinate individual/group meeting events such as internal and external meetings, conference calls, and conferences for department/program faculty and other participants as needed.
• Communicate Department/Program Activities and Procedures. Work closely with a Department Chair/Program Director to convey a comprehensive written and verbal understanding of a unit’s activities and procedures to students and other members of the College community.
• Organize Department/Program Information Workflows, Including Academic Course Scheduling. Optimize department/program workflow management, including academic course scheduling, by meeting deadlines and preventing work delays. Use of office technology systems and procedures (e.g., templates, databases, spreadsheets, etc.) will be critical for this duty.
• Facilitate Community for Department/Program Faculty, Staff, and Students. Coordinate department/program functions, orientations, workshops, celebrations/recognitions, and gatherings that enhance a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students.
• Function as First Point of Contact for Department/Program and Its Students. Collaborate with Department Chair/Program Director to represent a unit to faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners with professionalism, tact, and confidence, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Assistant to Division Dean. Work with Assistant to Division Dean on shared administrative tasks and systems, including scheduling, document storage, and other tasks that benefit a department or program and its division.
• Perform Other Duties. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed by a Department Chair or Program Director.

Posting Number S1448P

Number of Vacancies 2

Job Open Date 07/28/2026

Open Until Filled No

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