What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Affairs Coordinator position at Webster University?
The Academic Affairs coordinator works closely with academic units worldwide to ensure compliance related to faculty qualifications, manages faculty records, and supports academic operations through owning certain tasks and data reports. The coordinator also provides ad hoc project support for the Office of Academic Affairs. A Bachelor's Degree is required. Successful candidates will have attention to detail, verbal and written communications skills, above average Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and a strong understanding of data organization, tracking, and reporting. Experience using report writers or SQL is helpful. The Office of Academic Affairs strives for continuous improvement and duties may evolve based on department or University needs, available technology, and experience/skills of personnel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Aptitude for learning and using software. Requires above average knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. Strong understanding of data organization, tracking, and reporting required. Experience using report writers or SQL helpful.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills that include the ability to clearly communicate policies and procedures.
- Above average customer service skills that include working with a diverse staff/customer base.
- Detail oriented with strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and multi-task.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
- Position requires 2 years experience in positions with transferable skills and knowledge.
- Position requires 1-2 years experience working with and using data.
- Higher education experience helpful.