Department Coordinator

Overview

Enhances the atmosphere and productivity of the Sociology Department through a variety of day-to-day and scheduled tasks throughout the academic year. Responsible for hiring and supervising student employees managing the departments budget developing and maintaining resources for the department including accessibility working with faculty on a range of departmental initiatives and supporting interdepartmental concentrations when a departmental faculty member serves as a director of those concentrations. Balances established routines and programming with creative fresh perspectives on work tasks manages multiple priorities communicates clearly and helps foster an environment of learning in the department. A campus-wide network of academic staff with similar responsibilities collaborates to offer professional advice and mentoring.

About the Department:
The Sociology Department is a collaborative and collegial environment. We have four faculty tenure lines in the department and an office suite in Carnegie (which also includes offices for a few faculty members outside the department). We emphasize student research in our curriculum which structures many of our annual activities. We prioritize making the department a welcoming home to a wide range of students while supporting these students in their academic and professional development.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Provide clerical and administrative support to department faculty members and assist the chair with administrative tasks and procedures by building knowledge of relevant policies procedures and resources.

• Organize and maintain department documents and databases while assisting students with accessibility efforts. Maintain departmental website.

• Hire train supervise and mentor student employees helping to make the employment a contribution to the students learning and growth

• Organize and coordinate department events (e.g. capstone lunches holiday parties senior dinners alumni panels occasional conferences/guest speakers) and similar events for concentrations directed by department faculty members

• Serve as administrative liaison and point of contact for the department; provide oral and written

• information about department and course offerings to students and others on and off campus

• Oversee and monitor department budget and make general department purchases

• Other Responsibilities: Completes other responsibilities as assigned. Participates as an active member of the team. Participates in department and college activities and supports implementation of shared goals and initiatives. Provides backup support to other team members.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of general administrative and office coordinating experience; higher education-related experience is a plus.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical training preferred; we welcome those with more education who want to contribute to the department and college.

Compensation:

$23.19-$24.25 Hourly

Union:

MAPE

Benefits

At Macalester we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Competitive health dental vision and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility wellness coaching and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options please visit our Benefits Page

Bargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by October 2nd 2026. No applications will be received after this date.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

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