Overview:
The Environmental Studies Department Coordinator provides general administrative support for the department, using independent initiative to balance the priorities of the department faculty. The Department Coordinator acts as a first point of contact for the department, interacting with students, faculty, alumni, staff and visitors. The Department Coordinator must be able to manage interruptions while working on complex tasks. They are responsible for general departmental operations, public communications on behalf of the department, coordination of community building activities, fiscal monitoring, small- and large-scale event planning, management of confidential information, field trip/travel arrangements for individuals and groups.
This is a flexible 12-month .75 FTE with 32-35 hours per week on-site during the academic year, remaining hours in the summer.

• Provide administrative support to faculty in the department.
• Assist the department chair with general administrative tasks and procedures.
• Maintain the department’s website and social media accounts.
• Create and distribute newsletters.
• Maintain and update bulletin boards.
• Administer, oversee and report on department budgets.
• Make department purchases and process payments.
• Coordinate, plan, and advertise speakers including the EnviroThursday presentations.
• Organize and coordinate department events which include department meetings, student lunches, and senior dinner.
• Maintain and update class schedules and catalog copy.
• Coordinate the reservations and maintenance of the Olin-Rice display panels.
• Assist faculty with courses including classroom space, field trips, and speaker honorariums.
• Act as administrative liaison and point of contact for the department.
• Hire department student workers needed by faculty