Job Description
Position Information
Job Type
Non-Faculty
Position Title
Department Coordinator
Position Number
N00045
Department
Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts
Location
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
The Department Coordinator is responsible for providing office support and front-office representation for department(s) and program(s) in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts Division. Together with the other Division staff, they ensure the administrative processes function smoothly and efficiently in the 11 department(s) and 7 program(s) in the HSSMA and that accurate information is provided to students, families and guests.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 to 6 years of administrative experience.
• Must have advanced level of skill required in using software applications (MS Office).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certified Administrative Professional ( CAP) is highly desired.
- Effective time management for handling special projects.
Preferred Education/Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of office procedures and machines.
- Skill in composing and editing reports/communications with tact to multiple audiences, including faculty, students, and the public.
- Proficiency in interpersonal relationship development and maintenance, as well as capacity to establish meaningful community for students and faculty in HSSMA departments and programs.
- Excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects and daily workload.
- Confidentiality and discretion with highly sensitive information.
- Management of stressful situations, fostering conflict resolution and maintaining composure under pressure.
- Attention to detail and high commitment to follow-through.
- Professional image at all times, with high credibility within a department/program.
- Highly proficient in MS Office with the ability to create spreadsheets and perform basic data manipulation and perform internet research.
- Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus unless a valid health or religious exemption is verified by Human Resources.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Physical strength and agility may be required to transport materials and supplies. Operates microcomputers and other office equipment.
