Academic Department Coordinator
Job Summary
Overview
The College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for Academic Department Coordinator positions across multiple academic departments. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic community while helping shape the daily operations that support departmental success.
Academic Department Coordinators play a vital role in creating an organized and collaborative departmental environment. Working closely with Department Heads Academic Department Coordinators will help translate strategic priorities into coordinated action and operational execution by coordinating workflows supporting administrative processes and assisting with the implementation of departmental procedures and operational priorities.
If you are detail-oriented enjoy working in a collaborative setting and take pride in supporting meaningful academic work we encourage you to apply and become a part of our USU campus community.
Responsibilities
Department Operations & Coordination
- Support daily administrative operations ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently
- Coordinate schedules meetings and departmental logistics
Faculty & Academic Support
- Assist with course scheduling faculty activities and academic program coordination
- Support faculty meetings committees and personnel processes (e.g. onboarding annual reviews)
- Compile and organize data to support planning reporting and accreditation
Administrative Support
- Help manage and improve administrative workflows across the department
- Maintain organized records documentation and administrative systems
- Coordinate hiring-related tasks and personnel processes
Compliance & Communication
- Ensure administrative processes and records align with university policies
- Support reporting and compliance requirements
- Serve as a key point of contact and facilitate clear communication with faculty staff and students
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business administration higher education administration public administration or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with administrative operations within higher education environments.
- Understanding of faculty support functions and academic administrative practices.
- Understanding of university personnel procedures and institutional administrative policies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks deadlines and priorities
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and proactively propose solutions
- Ability to learn and apply new systems processes and institutional policies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy especially when working with records data and documentation
- Ability to solve problems think critically and identify opportunities to improve processes
- Customer service mindset with a willingness to support others and respond to inquiries in a timely helpful manner
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Contact information for 3 Professinal references to be typed at the beginning of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
*updated 12/2025
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 | Cody Carmichael Title IX Coordinator Old Main Rm. 402D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 |
For further information regarding non-discrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 10/2025
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About Company
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's only land grant institution, serving over 28,000 students in Logan and around the state at Statewide Campuses, as well as at USU Eastern. Known for its robust and cutting edge research, Utah State challenges students to pursue academic ... View more