Details
Posted: 08-Nov-23
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Teaching Programs Administrator- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
About the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the largest academic units within the College of Engineering and is home to the mechanical engineering (ME) B.S. degree program,
as well as graduate programs in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering (AE), and theoretical and applied mechanics (TAM). MAE's mission is to conduct visionary research in pursuit of
the world's next great advances while providing a world-class education to tomorrow's leaders in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
The Opportunity
The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Teaching Programs Administrator. You will be a vital part of our, working under the general supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of Administration. Your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of course and curriculum management, ensuring the smooth operation of our educational programs, including undergraduate and graduate courses, distance learning offerings, and cross-listed courses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Course and Curriculum Management: Manage course offerings for approximately 130+ active courses annually, including curriculum updates, cross-listings, and coordination of distance learning courses.
- Summer Session Coordination: Oversee the planning and administration of summer session course offerings, including enrollment, scheduling, and faculty hiring.
- Catalog Updates: Ensure accurate and up-to-date catalog copy in the Courses of Study, reflecting changes in course offerings and program details.
- Enrollment and Administration: Organize and administer course enrollment processes, manage add/drop procedures, and oversee classroom scheduling.
- Grade Submission: Facilitate grade submission processes, maintain course rosters, and ensure timely and accurate grade submissions in compliance with University and College data retention and security policies.
- Undergraduate TA Coordination: Coordinate the hiring and placement of undergraduate Teaching Assistants, serving as a resource for TA policies and procedures.
- Forms and Petitions: Process forms and petitions from students, providing necessary follow-up and guidance as required.
- Liaison with College Registrar: Act as the liaison between our department and the College Registrar, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures affecting course offerings.
This is a full-time (39hours/week) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work schedule. Work hours will be either 8:30am-5pm or 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Work hours will be mutually agreed upon on.
What We Need
We are looking for a team member who loves database work, process management, automation, and workflows. Additionally, you will:
- Have experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- Hold an Associates Degree with 2-3 years of experience in curriculum management, course scheduling, or combination of education and experience.
- Be experienced with database building or management, website maintenance, and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Be an effective steward of own and other's time, with an aptitude for organizing and maintaining timelines for others--always keeping in mind the larger mission of the department and the University.
- Demonstrate sound judgment within sphere of influence, and be able to take empowered action when there are unknowns.
- Pay careful attention to details, and have a strong track record of following through on logistics thoughtfully and in a timely fashion.
- Be self-motivated, able to break down projects into actionable tasks, and have a sound method for determining and prioritizing tasks that are both urgent and important.
- Have strong communication skills, be proactive and skillful about addressing issues.
- Desire to build productive relationships and trust with a diverse constituency of faculty, staff, leadership and other staff in the department and partner units within the College of Engineering and at the University.
If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with Acalog, PeopleSoft, CCI, Canvas, Ed Discussion, Salesforce, FileMaker Pro
A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.
Rewards and Benefits
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
University Job Title:
Student Services Asst IV
Job Family:
Student Services
Level:
D
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$23.50 - $27.67
Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid Remote
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Vanessa Crowley
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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
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