Coord,Scheduling Sr

Coord,Scheduling SrThe Department of English Language and Literature is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic professional who will serve as our Sr. Scheduling Coordinator. The person who fills this role will develop and oversee the entire schedule of classes for the Department, which is one of the largest at the College of Arts and Sciences. This person will also provide administrative support to the Department's Core Writing program.The English Department is the home of diverse academic programs in the study of all types of literature, which include American Literary Studies, British and Irish Literary Studies, Creative Writing, Medieval Studies, Rhetoric and Writing, and Technical and Professional Communication.The English Department employs 5 staff members and an assemblage of more than 110 instructors, including tenure-track faculty, graduate student teaching assistants, and part-time instructors. In any given semester, the department offers more than 250 classes to approximately 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students at the University. The overall mission of the English Department is to engage in writing, research, teaching and public service that advance the understanding of the field of English through the University and the Department's academic programs.Duties and responsibilities for the Sr. Scheduling Coordinator will include, but are not limited to, the following:Works closely with the Chair of English Department to balance the class schedule to meet the university needs and requirements for room assignments; assigns sections for all English Faculty (34), Teaching Assistants (60), and Part-Time Instructors (20).Coordinates data entry and proofread schedules for around 350 face-to-face and online classes for the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as for the Summer and intersession sessions. Prepares and maintains the Department's portion of the College of Arts and Sciences part-time budget, which totals approximately $314,476.35 per semester.Provides faculty, staff, and teaching assistants with systems training and support; assists Directors of the Department's academic programs in the development and modification of course and section scheduling.Coordinates space and seat availability for the Department's academic classrooms, meeting rooms, and for special events such as the Fall Graduate Student and Core Writing convocations and the Spring graduation ceremony.Serves as primary point of contact for the Department on a range of complex scheduling, operational, and administrative issues related to academic course offerings.Core Writing OverviewProvides administrative support to the Associate Chair for Core Writing, including email correspondence, basic budgeting, end of semester grade tracking, assessment support, calls for graduate positions, Elevations publication support, organizes and facilitates teaching assistant award process, Core Writing Handbook editing, and syllabi, calendar and portfolio collection tracking and document retention.Responsible for organizing and providing administrative oversight of the Fall Portfolio Rescue Workshop, the ENGL 1110Y Bypass program, the textbook scholarship committee, and the Lobo Course Placement program.Updates the UNM Canvas Core Writing website and email listserv.A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the wide range of constituencies that make up the diverse intellectual community of our Department and the University is essential.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.Preferred Qualifications:Experience and familiarity with working in higher education with an emphasis in scheduling and course policies and procedures.Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.Ability to analyze and solve problems independently.Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.A demonstrated commitment to student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.Please provide a list of at least three professional references, preferably supervisory.Main - Albuquerque, NMEnglish Department (923A)StaffRegular - Full-TimeNon-ExemptHourly: $21.10 - $25.68This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.Yes5/23/2025NoAfter a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training.Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Provide an updated resume and a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, skills, and abilities you will utilize to be successful within this position.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.