About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Administrative Coordinator is a key member of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Science (COS). Reporting to the department Chair, the Administrative Coordinator works closely with the Chair, other faculty leaders, and academic support staff. The Administrative Coordinator oversees the department’s presence both on campus and virtually, ensuring that faculty, students, staff, and guests are connected with the right information and equipped with the basic resources needed to continue their active roles in teaching, learning, and administration. The Administrative Coordinator assists with faculty searches and promotions; manages department events; prepares and submits human resources management (HRM) related tasks in Workday; serves as the primary onboarding contact for new faculty and staff; and acts as the liaison to the undergraduate American Chemical Society (ACS) chapter. This position offers opportunities to demonstrate organizational and project skills in support of the department’s day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Department Administrative Support
Manage the Department Chair’s and Associate Chairs’ calendars and oversee schedules for visiting faculty and staff candidates
Oversee travel arrangements for designated department guests, including speakers, presenters, and students
Arrange payments, honoraria, and reimbursements for guests or students without direct access to Concur; process internal travel reimbursements for students using Concur and for visitors using Candex
Serve as the Business Manager’s designee for Concur reconciliation
Oversee office and breakroom supplies for the main office
Manage access to department spaces; greet faculty, students, staff, and guests; provide information in response to inquiries; and direct individuals to the appropriate person or place
Manage and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and coordinate with facilities regarding building maintenance and repairs
Faculty and Staff Personnel Administration
Liaise with the COS Faculty Affairs teams regarding personnel matters, including faculty hiring, merit reviews, tenure, and promotion
Hire, manage, and oversee student employees for the front office
Serve as the Concur and student employment backup for the department Business and Operations Manager
Submit and track new positions, including postdoctoral fellows, research and administrative staff, temporary non-students, student employees, and visiting scholars and students
Scheduling Management for Department Meetings and Events
Oversee centralized schedules for all shared department spaces, including conference rooms, part-time faculty offices, and hoteling offices
Coordinate schedules for department events and other key department business
Manage department events, including fall orientation, the annual poster session, Graduate Open House, and graduation
Coordinate social events for student groups, including the Graduate Student Association and the Northeastern University Chapter of the American Chemical Society
Communications and Web Content Management
Liaise with the COS Marketing and Communications team regarding website content postings
Manage department internal sites, distribution lists, and social media accounts
Create marketing and branded materials to advance department recruitment efforts, including newsletters, welcome packets, and announcements
Travel to scientific meetings to staff department recruitment tables, as needed
Additional Accountabilities
Complete special projects as assigned
Use a purchasing card and complete regular reporting
Manage reimbursements for students, employees, and guests
Supervise student workers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an academic, business, or related environment
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to assist and work with faculty, students, staff, and guests in an academic or similar professional environment
Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Experience with Banner, Concur, Candex, or Workday
Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.
Position Type
General AdministrationAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
107SExpected Hiring Range:
$53,615.00 - $75,728.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in an academic, business, or related environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work with faculty, students, staff, and guests in an academic or similar professional environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- Experience with Banner, Concur, Candex, or Workday
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
