Humanities Coordinator

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Humanities Coordinator

Campus:
Moore County / Tullahoma Campus

Position number: B99833

Salary: $36,643 to $39,643

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts.

Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:

Provide support to the Humanities Department. Work with the Dean of Humanities and Social Science in the planning and coordination of events.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum three years clerical or secretarial experience in an educational or business setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher earned from an accredited institution and three years clerical or secretarial experience in an educational, accounting or business setting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides general administrative support for the Dean of Humanities and social Sciences, Directors, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and other campus constituencies of the Humanities Department including maintaining office supplies, mail/courier coordination, ordering and inventory of needed equipment and supplies, travel planning and processing, provides equipment/copier troubleshooting, facilitating any needed repairs from outside vendors, creation and maintenance of academic, personnel, financial, and statistical records.
• Assist with purchasing for theatrical productions, gallery openings, concerts, humanities events including processing pcard orders, supply orders, Sciquest orders, and disbursements;
  Assist with inventory and purchasing of art supplies
• Oversees multiple Humanities budgets to include allocations, travel, disbursements, purchasing, verification, account reconciliation, financial reports, and communication with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Provides administrative support to Humanities Dean or Directors, and faculty for calendar assistance, scheduling, arranging logistics, and coordinating travel and humanities events;
  Coordinate with Facilities and Academic Deans to maintain an events calendar for Powers Auditorium and the art gallery;
  Coordinate elementary school reservations for Motlow Children's productions
• Facilitates and coordinates campus events and productions to include theatre productions, musical performances, and art events;
  Coordinate ticket sales for theatrical production, concerts, arts or other humanities events including printing and folding tickets;
  Support Humanities events by collaborating with the marketing department to promote events, staff events, coordinate catering, set up, clean up, and other necessary pre and post event tasks.
• Assist the Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences with creation of contracts and honorariums for workers in the arts, such as models for Art classes, professional musicians for concerts, technicians for lighting and sound, and seamstresses;
  Assist the Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences with the preparation of loan agreements for art exhibitions
• Assist the Dean of Humanities & Social Science to secure theatrical rights in coordination with the Motlow Foundation
• Schedule fittings for students wearing costumes and performance attire
• Assist and chaperone Humanities trips, including live productions at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center
• Coordinate student workers in support of the Humanities Department
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Knowledge of the role and function of community colleges in their service areas
• Knowledge of applicable college policies, along with local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and broad understanding of standard accounting procedures including budgets, estimates, price quotes, purchasing, and account reconciliation.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with employees, college administrators, community members, vendors and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to academic and professional excellence, flexibility, and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and manage time and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Strong computer skills to include database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Ability to enhance the campus community and develop collegiate culture
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and…