Sr. Operations Coordinator, Meditz College of Arts and ...

Job Description: Job Title: Sr. Operations Coordinator Department: Communication, Philosophy, Religious Studies & Interdisciplinary Programs as listed Primary Work Location: Fairfield Campus Direct Supervisor: Director of Operations and Budget Manager, Meditz College Basic Function: Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision for the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Communication, Philosophy, Religious Studies, as well as supporting Directors of CAS Programs (International Studies, Bachelor of Liberal & Professional Studies, Digital Journalism, Sports Media, Islamic Studies, Black Studies, & Peace & Justice). Seeking proficiency in managing department and program budgets. Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements: Education: Associate Degree or higher preferred or equivalent office experience Experience: A minimum of 5 years of office experience is required. A strong ability to work and communicate with others is essential, requiring well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong customer service and attention to detail. The ability to work independently and carry tasks through to completion. To plan and anticipate yearly workflows and work closely with Chairs and Directors, as well as the Dean's Office. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), as well as an aptitude for learning new systems and tools. Essential Functions: Manages all department and Program budget and finance needs. This involves: * coordinating and managing budgetary and financial operations for the departments and programs assigned, including monitoring budget availability throughout the budget cycle; * managing all budgetary processes through the Work Day application; * assisting department chairs and directors with annual budget submission in discussion with the CAS Director of Operations & Budget Manager. Course Registration Process. This involves: * coordinating and processing electronic submission of semester course offerings for areas of support through the CourseLeaf application, inclusive of identifying appropriate Magis Core attributes; * assisting department chair with verifying approval of WAC/WID course releases; * organizing registration materials, assisting with the monitoring of faculty teaching loads and schedules, and student enrollments; * managing necessary documentation and processing for Internship and Independent Study courses in Stags4Hire; * assisting CAS enrollment management team with course enrollments, communicating to chairs and/or directors, faculty member and students when courses are low enrolled and need to be cancelled; * with Chair/Dean approval, canceling low enrolled classes and moving students to other sections. This entails looking up student schedules and follow-up with instructors and students, etc. Faculty Hiring Process. This involves: * assisting chairs with the hiring of new tenure track and part-time faculty; inclusive of maintaining electronic files for new & prospective hires (as requested); * for full-time faculty searches, assistant chairs in developing the line request; * assist with onboarding of new faculty hires; inclusive of working with the Dean's Office to ensure office assignment and working with ITS to ensure phone, computer and iPad are assigned and setup; * assisting in the orientation of part-time faculty, including compiling application information and directing them towards the next steps through the hiring process, coordinating necessary Department and Program Reviews: * Assist chair or director with logistics for external reviews, such as: scheduling, room reservations, reserving hotels, etc. * setup-office space, Blackboard, ITS, etc. Work Schedule: 12-month role Employee Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Applicable to all positions: Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 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Created: 2026-04-14