Academic Programs Associate Oxford College of Emory University
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Job Location:
Oxford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and supports program(s) including developing tools resources and timelines as needed to ensure program success.
- Develops and conducts surveys and assessments to identify program needs and gaps and makes recommendations to management for improvements.
- Advises management on issues and matters of significance related to current program success and future initiatives.
- Establishes schedules oversees arrangements and provides logistics support for events conferences meetings seminars and other venues as requested.
- Gathers and coordinates dissemination of information regarding new or revised policies and procedures responds to inquiries regarding departmental policies and procedures and makes referrals when appropriate.
- May manage projects related to student progress enrollment registration and recruitment.
- May manage various databases and budgets.
- May serve as liaison and facilitator among program faculty students and administration to resolve registration admissions and other program-related concerns.
- May represent the program(s) at recruitment events conferences meetings seminars and other events.
- May be required to present and speak on behalf of the program(s).
- Performs other related duties as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- Provides programmatic and administrative support to Academic Affairs leadership under the direction of the Director of Operations.
- Serves as a point of contact for Academic Affairs initiatives.
- Is a thought partner.
- May represent or act as a department spokesperson in the absence of leadership.
- Responds to faculty and student inquiries requiring interpretation of policies procedures and program guidelines.
- Participates in professional development related to faculty development and higher education (e.g. POD AAC&U).
- Partners with leadership in developing operational goals and program strategies.
- Coordinates activities for programs such as:
- Oxford Center for Teaching and Scholarship (OCTS)
- Oxford Woodruff Scholars Program
- Student Conference Grants
- Plans and executes logistics for Academic Affairs events including:
- Annual Academic Retreat
- New Faculty Orientation
- Faculty Retirement Receptions
- Student Award Ceremony
- External Department Reviews
- Manages nomination processes and administrative support for faculty awards.
- Coordinates scheduling materials communication travel arrangements and on-site event management.
- Coordinates administrative support for faculty review processes including Annual Reports and Tenure & Promotion reviews.
- Manages documentation timelines and distribution of materials related to faculty review cycles.
- Coordinates logistics for faculty meetings including agenda distribution space reservations attendance tracking and voting administration.
- Manages and maintains voting tools and records (e.g. clickers or electronic voting systems).
- Ensures accurate documentation and record retention of faculty governance decisions.
- Maintains and tracks budget reports for programs including:
- Oxford Center for Teaching and Scholarship (OCTS)
- Oxford Woodruff Scholars Program
- ADAIA initiatives
- External department reviews
- Processes honoraria and stipends associated with programs including:
- OCTS Classroom Speaker Mini-Grant Program
- Faculty Mentoring Program
- Student Conference Grants
- External Reviews and other stipend-based initiatives
- Monitors expenditures and maintain records to ensure compliance with institutional financial policies.
- Maintains and updates Canvas pages and program websites for OCTS and related initiatives.
- Research and compiles information for reports presentations and program summaries.
- Maintains accurate program documentation and information resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree and two years of experience working with academic programs or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two years of experience supporting or working within academic programs preferably in a higher education environment.
Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong self-direction and sound judgment.
Strong leadership abilities including guiding initiatives and collaborating across teams with campus partners and stakeholders.
Proven capacity for forward planninganticipatingneeds and executing projects with sufficient lead time.
Effective troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and proactively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience designing flyers promotional materials and digital communications using design tools such as Canva or similar platforms.
- Must be computer-proficient and able to quickly learn new technologies.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Control
- Soft Skills Training
- General Management
- Higher Education
- Office Operations
- Administration Support
- Document Control Management
- Documentation
- Office Administration
- Teaching/Lecturing
- Inventory Management
- Document Management
- Inventory
- Office Management
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
