Drew University Looking for Project Coordinator, A&S Full Time

Drew University is seeking a highly motivated and professional Project Coordinator in the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office. The project coordinator provides research and analytical support to the Arts and Sciences (A&S) Dean’s Office, supporting the College of Liberal Arts and Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, on both short-term and long-term projects. Projects will include database management and record keeping and event planning and scheduling. Some administrative duties to support the Dean’s Office will also be necessary. 
This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Dean and the Associate Dean of Faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining comprehensive databases involving staffing and budgeting;
• Assisting with short- and long-term projects related to academic planning;
• Analyzing data in support of the academic mission;
• Maintaining information on internal and external websites related to Dean’s Office operations;
• Performing general administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Arts and Science.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with data management and analysis, preferably within higher education
• Experience with constituent interactions and problem-solving, preferably within a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient, effective, and accessible processes using current software/technologies

Required Skills:

• Advanced analytical, project and process management, computer and technical skills.
• Advanced written and oral communications skills.
• Advanced quantitative literacy and data analytic skills (e.g., Excel, Argos).
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff and students.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team player; highly motivated, focused, self-initiating, and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For priority consideration, apply by August 25, 2023. 

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Names of two references

About Drew University: 

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines and offers 19 dual-degree programs.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based resume-guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as seven New York City semesters and several international study abroad programs.

The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of distinctive and flexible advanced degree programs designed to meet the needs of almost any busy schedule. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual community. 

The Theological School has a distinguished history rooted in the United Methodist Church. Today, it serves many denominations as a center for preparing clergy and leaders for service in the church and the world. Its focus on biblical and theological scholarship and social justice has made it a sought after destination for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements; a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. 

These positions are subject to a background check.