Academic Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Coordinator is a full time position working with the Chair of the Education department and the Director of the Graduate Education department and reporting to the Dean for the College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services providing administrative support to faculty and students.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position.   Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

• Maintain current student information and records
• Resolve concerns between faculty and students
• Check course equivalents in appropriate databases
• Assist with state accreditation tasks
• Process registrations into classes, graduation applications, student course evaluations, etc
• Process adds, drops and withdrawals
• Obtain course transfer credit approvals, resolve questions and problems with advisors, records office and students as well as prior approval for students for off-campus study using Program Update Request
• Assist department chair and graduate director with scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, department records, office supplies, correspondence and mail
• Attend meetings and trainings as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet and Frontview (Datatel Student System)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree preferred
• Two years’ experience in an office, clerical or closely related environment
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period