Operations Support Coordinator
<p>A growing educational institution is seeking an Operations Support Coordinator to help keep academic programs, faculty initiatives, and student-facing operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple moving pieces, improving administrative workflows, and supporting a mission-driven organization. Working alongside academic leadership and department staff, the coordinator will manage schedules, track program documentation, support purchasing and budget processes, and help ensure students and faculty receive timely administrative support. Candidates with experience in higher education, school administration, or educational program coordination are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate administrative operations for academic departments, student programs, and faculty initiatives.</li><li>Maintain calendars, meeting schedules, agendas, and follow-up action items.</li><li>Track program deadlines, enrollment-related documentation, and departmental deliverables.</li><li>Assist with purchase requests, expense tracking, budget records, and invoice routing.</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and internal communications.</li><li>Coordinate workshops, orientations, faculty meetings, and student events.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between department leadership and campus support teams.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic records and confidential student or employee information.</li><li>Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with staff to keep projects on schedule.</li><li>Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend practical administrative improvements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>2+ years of experience in operations coordination, administrative support, or program administration.</li><li>Education or campus-based administrative experience preferred.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office and spreadsheet skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational, written communication, and follow-through skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritize competing requests while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Professional judgment when handling confidential information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- San Marcos, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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25 - 31 USD / Hourly
- <p>A growing educational institution is seeking an Operations Support Coordinator to help keep academic programs, faculty initiatives, and student-facing operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple moving pieces, improving administrative workflows, and supporting a mission-driven organization. Working alongside academic leadership and department staff, the coordinator will manage schedules, track program documentation, support purchasing and budget processes, and help ensure students and faculty receive timely administrative support. Candidates with experience in higher education, school administration, or educational program coordination are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate administrative operations for academic departments, student programs, and faculty initiatives.</li><li>Maintain calendars, meeting schedules, agendas, and follow-up action items.</li><li>Track program deadlines, enrollment-related documentation, and departmental deliverables.</li><li>Assist with purchase requests, expense tracking, budget records, and invoice routing.</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and internal communications.</li><li>Coordinate workshops, orientations, faculty meetings, and student events.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between department leadership and campus support teams.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic records and confidential student or employee information.</li><li>Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with staff to keep projects on schedule.</li><li>Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend practical administrative improvements.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z