Academic Department Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Studio Art and History of Art and Architecture departments.
• Support department chairs and faculty with operational, budgetary, and project management expertise.
• Administrate academic processes including course offerings, student registration, course catalog updates, and major/minor verifications.
• Serve as a key liaison between academic programs, students, and other college offices.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of department-hosted guest speakers, events, and field trips.
• Manage departmental ordering for office supplies, academic materials, and complex equipment.
• Maintain departmental stability and institutional knowledge through thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree or 5 years of administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication, writing, and editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technological literacy and willingness to learn new computer programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement matching.
• Up to 34 days of time-away per year.
• Robust educational assistance programs.
• MiddCard Privileges, including access to athletic facilities and library privileges.
• Discounts on local recreation, such as the Middlebury College Snow Bowl and golf course.
• Access to the Partner Inclusion Program for spouses and partners.

About the Company

Middlebury College is a vibrant academic community located in Vermont. We are an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recruiting talented individuals from around the world to advance our educational mission.