Chair's Assistant & Front Office Coordinator

Provide professional-level administrative support to both the Chair and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). A multifaceted role, which acts as the liaison between the Chair and various campus units, interacting with faculty, students, staff, campus administrative offices, and the general public. Duties include synthesizing written or oral information for appropriate action or referral, prioritizing a wide range of problems, and identifying significant or urgent issues for the Chair and CAO. Manage the Chair's calendar, compose, edit, and coordinate the preparation of various types of documents, and develop content for the departmental website and newsletter. Additionally, assist the CAO with space allocation and moves, and support both the Chair and CAO in development activities. Responsibilities also encompass academic personnel tasks, such as gathering and preparing documents for faculty and teaching award nominations, and assisting in the faculty recruitment process, including planning candidate itineraries. Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. This position oversees the professional atmosphere and smooth functioning of the Sociology Department front office, supervise work-study students, assist departmental faculty and graduate students, ensure website content is timely and accurate, and manage frequently-used supplies. This position is the backbone of our department, ensuring efficient operations and fostering a professional environment.