Senior Academic Coordinator

Job Description:

The Senior Academic Coordinator performs high level course coordination and faculty support duties and provides specialized program support for an administrative department, college or program. Executes a wide range of duties to include coordinating the needs of course curriculum and faculty support, development and maintain tracking of curricular scores, grades, learning materials and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with preparation and posting of course materials
• Coordinate course activities through tracking of deadlines, scheduling of rooms, assignment of students, and faculty support
• Assist in the management of the Canvas Gradebook for all OMS I and OMS II students
• Responsible for Canvas assessments (quizzes, practice logs, student patient encounters, etc.)
• Manage the calculation and finalization of course grades for COM 1st and 2nd year and fellows’ courses
• Assist in tracking attendance records for students to ensure they are meeting course requirements
• Coordinate pre/post course and department/program/committee meetings as assigned to include agenda preparation and ensuring action items are met
• Coordinate department specific programs to include serving as primary contact, maintenance of databases and records, creation of tracking mechanisms, and reporting of data/outcomes as requested
• Support of assigned faculty and staff to include calendar management, arranging travel, purchasing/expense reports, liaison for internal and external parties, technical assistance and event planning
• Assists cost center managers with tracking of department’s operating budget to support course activities and supplies
• Evaluate processes for areas of improvement continually and make recommendations to supervisor
• Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office
• Assists with the planning and execution of various KCU university side events (symposiums, meetings, graduation, etc.)
• Work under limited supervision and within established department guidelines and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated initiative in being proactive, anticipating needs and implementing effective action plans
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter
• Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times
• Ability to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office and Canvas

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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