ASO Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator DEL and School of Medicine and Health Science

The University of Lynchburg a private regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia is seeking applicants for an Administrative Coordinator position for the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Science and support for SMHS faculty with a focus on the Doctor of Executive Leadership department.

This position reports to is supervised by and evaluated by the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Performance will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and through the Universitys established performance evaluation process. Evaluation will be based on the successful execution of the duties and responsibilities outlined in this position description quality and timeliness of work communication and collaboration professionalism and overall job performance.

Job Type: Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Purpose:
The Administrative Coordinator serves a dual role supporting the Deans Office of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) program. The position provides high-level administrative support to school leadership while coordinating the daily administrative operations of the DEL program. Responsibilities include supporting faculty and students managing communications and records coordinating meetings and events assisting with budgeting reporting and accreditation activities and ensuring efficient administrative operations across the School and program.

Specific Job Duties:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Provides high-level administrative support to the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences exercising sound judgment discretion and independent decision-making in managing confidential correspondence records and communications.
• Develops maintains and analyzes databases spreadsheets and reports to support school operations strategic planning assessment and institutional reporting.
• Assists with the preparation organization and management of materials supporting accreditation institutional reporting program review and other compliance activities across the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• Serves as a professional and welcoming point of contact for students faculty staff alumni community partners and visitors.
• Assists the Dean and Associate Dean with budget preparation financial tracking purchasing reimbursements and monitoring of school and departmental accounts.
• Collaborates with the Dean Associate Dean Program Directors Department Chairs faculty and administrative staff to support school initiatives improve operational efficiency and achieve strategic goals.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings retreats accreditation visits advisory boards guest speakers special events and other school-sponsored activities including scheduling travel arrangements and resource coordination.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of marketing materials publications website content and other communications in collaboration with University Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinates space utilization and scheduling for School of Medicine and Health Sciences programs meetings and special events.
• Creates updates and maintains school and program forms templates procedural documents and operational resources.
• Provides administrative support for faculty recruitment processes including search committee logistics candidate scheduling and interview coordination.
• Coordinates with Facilities Management and Information Technology Services regarding maintenance repairs equipment needs and technology support for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• Maintains inventories of office supplies and coordinates purchasing for school administrative operations.
• Maintains records and databases related to faculty adjunct faculty staff and other school personnel.
• Performs data entry data retrieval record management and reporting to support school operations and decision-making.
• Serves as recording secretary for School of Medicine and Health Sciences meetings by coordinating schedules preparing agendas recording minutes and distributing meeting materials in a timely manner.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.

Doctor of Executive Leadership Department

• Provides administrative support including day-to-day program operations and coordination of faculty student and administrative activities.
• Serves as the primary administrative contact for prospective and current students responding to inquiries and directing requests to appropriate faculty or university offices.
• Assists the Program Director with preparation of annual reports assessment documentation and other materials supporting institutional effectiveness accreditation and program review.
• Assists faculty with course administration scheduling meetings maintaining academic records and coordinating adjunct faculty onboarding and support.
• Assists with the preparation and distribution of program communications newsletters marketing materials and website content in collaboration with University Marketing and Admissions.
• Coordinates purchasing and inventory of office supplies and program materials and assists with budget tracking purchase requests reimbursements and invoice processing.
• Collaborates with Information Technology Services to facilitate technology support for faculty staff and students and assists with troubleshooting program-related technology issues.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and Information Technology to facilitate onboarding of new faculty and staff including office computer software and system access.
• Maintains confidential student and program records in accordance with University policies and applicable federal regulations.

Starting Salary:

Hourly non-exempt (Annual Range: $35000 - $42000)

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation personal days paid sick time and family leave comprehensive insurance (medical dental vision etc.) and retirement plans flexible spending account tuition remission life and long-term disability insurance and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Schedule:

• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support program activities events and operational needs.)

Experience/Skills:

• Excellent written verbal organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to provide professional courteous and responsive support to a diverse population of students faculty alumni and prospective applicants.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills with the ability to support virtual meetings online communications and web-based collaboration platforms.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing/setting/wrist movement
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with University policies and FERPA.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously tracking deadlines maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely completion of administrative processes.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Slides Forms Calendar and Meet) with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize university systems and educational technologies.
• Experience working with learning management systems (e.g. Moodle Canvas Blackboard) and student information systems is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty administrators students and external partners while fostering a collaborative and service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced academic environment with changing priorities.

Education:

• Associates degree required; bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience preferably in a high-volume executive office or higher education setting.

Work Remotely:

• No

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburgs efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education respects and supports diversity equity and inclusion values and celebrates diverse faith traditions and sustains close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners.

Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Submita cover letter résumé and three professional references to:

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The University of Lynchburg is dedicated to inclusive excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our common life affirming our different histories realities and identities. All belong here.

As a testament to our strong commitment to accessibility diversity and inclusion we will attract celebrate and retain a community of diverse students staff and faculty; foster belonging; and create a campus environment that embraces civil discourse and accountability for our words and actions.

The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive equitable and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni employees learners visitors and volunteers- can thrive.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.