<p>Academic Support Specialist</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Working Title Academic Support Specialist Type of Position Staff - Full Time Department College of Liberal Arts Appointment Length July - June (12 mo) Benefits Eligible? Yes Published Salary Requested Part-Time Staff Hours NA F.T.E. 1.00 Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>This position primarily manages day-to-day administrative and communication operations for the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Humanities.</p> <p>Aids the Dean and Chair of the Department of Humanities by supporting academic functions furthering the mission of the College of Liberal Arts such as assisting in course schedule creation, assessment, record keeping, and report generation.</p> <p>Provides secondary support to specialists in other college functions such as advising and purchasing as needed and appropriate. Takes lead on college event planning activities.</p> <p>Establishes and maintains an internal communications strategy in conjunction with college leadership to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Engages in media relations as needed by Department of Humanities.</p> <p>Minimum Required Education</p> <p>Business, technical, or vocational school as might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond high school.</p> <p>Required Licenses and/or Certifications</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>Minimum Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Good written and oral communication skills. </li><li>Strong Interpersonal and relationship building skills </li><li>Skills in digital communication technology and the creativity to be able to devise effective communication. </li><li>Two years of experience; however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable, which provides an applicant the listed knowledge, skills, and the capability to perform the essential functions of the job. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing is an advantage.</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Requisition Number 2025064SP Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date ASAP Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/12/2025 Job Close Date 05/26/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/7954</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume/CV </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Certification/License </li><li>Transcript #1 </li><li>Transcript #2 </li><li>Transcript #3 </li></ul>