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The Academic Course Coordinator provides assigned course administrative support and coordination. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty; communicating with and assisting students; recruiting, training, and supervising Teaching Assistants (TAs).

• Provide administrative support and coordination for assigned courses; collaborate with faculty on course planning and scheduling; assist students with scheduling classes
• Oversee the administration of course assignments, TA access, materials, and resources
• May distribute course information/announcements upon faculty request
• Communicate with students regarding personal, course, and academic issues/concerns; assist in resolution; elevate to faculty and others as required
• Assist in maintaining course information and documentation within electronic systems/ platforms
• Electronically upload grades; analyze grade and other information as instructed; provide analysis to faculty/college
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise TAs

Level:

– Intermediate Support

Base Description:

– Completes administrative activities and tasks of a technical or functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May provide basic direction to lower level support staff

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Handles routine financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 4
• Minimum – $34,800.00
• MidPoint – $42,600.00
• Maximum – $50,500.00