Job No. 157219
- Job Title:
- Department Coordinator for Math/Computer Science
- Employer:
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Bowdoin College
- Location:
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Brunswick , ME
- Posting Date:
- 04-Dec-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
Bowdoin College is seeking an Academic Department Coordinator to provide administrative and clerical support to the Math and Computer Science departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
responding to inquiries and requests from students, administrators, faculty, as well as from people outside the College
setting up department and committee meetings
contacting students at the request of faculty
ordering office supplies and maintaining departmental office equipment
managing department and program budgets: process bills using online program; order supplies and equipment; track spending and keep chairs informed of spending levels
coordinating with grants administrators on grant-related expenses
providing administrative support on faculty searches (i.e., set up and maintain candidate files, prepare correspondence with candidates, make arrangements (hotel, meals, transportation, schedule) for candidates coming to campus for interviews or for remote interviews (e.g. Zoom meeting scheduling)
Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
The hourly rate for this position is $26.35 per hour.
Medical Insurance (Effective on date of hire)
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
$1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus
Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
Accrue up to 10 day of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year)
Accrue up to 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)
Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
Free wellness classes
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Solid understanding and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, database and webpage maintenance;
Willingness and initiative to learn new computer applications.
Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks and accomplish them efficiently and accurately.
Knowledge of processing bills and managing accounts.
Strong customer service skills (visitor and telephone reception).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to successfully work independently in a one-person office environment.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
At least 2 years of relevant office experience
Experience an academic setting preferred
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an onsite, full-time year round, working 40 hours/52 weeks (1.0 FTE)
The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
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About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.