Academic Operations Coordinator (Office of Admissions)
Baptist
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Academic Operations Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support to the Office of Admissions, ensuring efficient coordination of academic student support services and administrative operations. This role involves facilitating daily business transactions, managing office functions like purchasing and payroll, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration.
Requirements summary
Minimum Qualifications
require a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience along with two years of experience in an academic or relevant office setting, including proficiency in confidential records maintenance and computer use. Desired qualifications include five years of operations experience and advanced organizational and communication skills.
Job description
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Job Summary
- The Academic Operations Coordinator (AOC) provides comprehensive administrative support to the BHSU Office of Admissions.
- This role ensures the efficient coordination of academic student support services and administrative operations, serving as a key liaison between students, faculty, and university administration.
- The AOC is responsible for facilitating daily business transactions in accordance with established university policies and procedures to support the academic, operational, and financial integrity of the institution.
- Under the general direction of the Director of Admissions, responsible for 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
- Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides direction and leadership to the office of Admissions, by utilizing effective organizational skills, time management, oral and written communication, and confidentiality.
- Coordinates the functions of secretarial and telephone support, purchasing, inventory control, division/department payroll, student evaluation of instruction, records security, postal regulations, and office support, as appropriate, enhancing the efficiency and quality of all assigned areas; serves as liaison with faculty and staff and distributes resources to them based on need.
- Maintains an organized and efficient office by keeping department files and records in an accessible, orderly and current condition to assure appropriate confidentiality and a continuous work flow in the division/department.
- Facilitates compliance with University, Division/Department policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
- Compiles cost data necessary for budget preparation and oversees operational expenditures within established guidelines. Explains budget variances and maintains budget files.
- Performs related accountabilities as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Two (2) years of experience in an academic or other relevant office setting.
Proficiency in confidential records maintenance, word processing, data entry, and expertise in use of computers and general office equipment.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent, plus five (5) years of operations experience in an academic or other appropriate office setting.
Advanced organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to gather and process student, personnel, or financial data and make recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
