Academic Scheduling Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage university classroom usage, course scheduling, and instructional facility alignment with academic goals
• Facilitate course scheduling processes and systems, ensuring database integrity and accurate course information
• Collaborate with academic departments and leaders to create and manage the university's academic calendars and weekly class schedules
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding scheduling and classroom usage
• Provide campus-wide training on course scheduling processes
• Assist with student registration processes, including waitlists, grading, and directed study courses
• Administer academic modules and curriculum management systems (Courseleaf)
• Maintain accurate course information in Colleague and assist with demographic change processes for compliance
• Develop and maintain quality control reports for academic scheduling

Requirements

• Two years of experience in higher education, project management, data entry, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in data entry and management with experience using database software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including managing complex spreadsheets
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for training and cross-departmental collaboration
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission programs for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays and 2 days of floating holiday leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and University Recreation Center

About the Company

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to providing a diverse student body with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity.