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Administrative Coordinator Jobs in Beaumont, TX at Lamar University
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Position Information
Posting Number
20112886
Position Title
Administrative Coordinator
FTE
1.0
Position Type
Staff
Department
Sociology Soc Work Crim Just
Position Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
This position acts as the office manager to perform administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks and provides support to the Department Chair and Program Directors in a multi-disciplinary department. The Department of Sociology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice (SSWCJ) is a large department with nearly 600 undergraduate majors, 150 graduate students, and nearly 30 full-time and adjunct faculty. This position performs a wide variety of administrative duties and serves as a key communication link between the SSWCJ department and faculty, students, and the general public.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to the Department Chair, Program Directors, and faculty. Monitors and develops schedules, assists in classroom assignments, works with advising and Degree Works, monitors budget, maintains supplies and equipment, and communicates with faculty and students as needed. Drafts department official communication and maintains website (as needed) and other electronic document.
Maintains department local area network database; prepares and distributes various correspondence; responding to emails; typing required forms and reports; answering and screening calls; copying and faxing; coordinating and scheduling meetings and events; greeting visitors; managing calendar; and ordering office supplies.
Maintains all required accreditation materials and annual reporting such as formatting and drafting documents, maintenance of the document repository for all programs.
Provides related support by training and supervising student workers; arranging dinners and special events; and reimbursements; and providing technical/software support and training.
Provide administrative support to the faculty; organizing meetings, minute notation, and assist with consortium meetings.
Other duties include creating reports for labels and lists, updating employee contact information, maintaining student records filing system, and performs other duties as assigned in response to the needs of the department.
Key Competencies:
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Advanced computer skills in all packages of MS Office
Knowledge of university system and processes
Knowledge and experience working in LU computer systems such as Banner, Cardinal Purch, Argos, Degree Works, Dashboard, AdAstra Scheduling, Chrome River, Smartsheet, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and mainta…
Title: Administrative Coordinator
Company: Lamar University
Location: Beaumont, TX
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