Academic Coordinator, Department of Biology
wfu · Winston Salem, NC · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 22, 2026
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Job Description Summary
Performs a variety of duties including organizing and coordinating all administrative functions in assisting the Department Chair and faculty in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. * This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Greets visitors in a pleasant and professional manner, answers, places, directs phone calls, coordinates and monitors conference calls, takes messages and replies to questions regarding programs, office procedures, and policies.
Collects/compiles information, such as memos, letters, reports, faculty syllabi, etc.
Assists in planning, coordinating, and promoting departmental events, meetings, and activities.
Maintains departmental inventory of supply items and ensures furniture, equipment, and facilities are in proper working order.
Manages classroom usage through EMS (room scheduling system) and assists with maintaining classroom space and technology.
Serves as department Business Administrator and attends meetings in order to stay up to date on Financial Services policies & procedures and shares information & policy changes with other members of the department.
Maintains and analyzes all departmental funds; tracks and monitors expenses; reviews department credit card transactions; reconciles general ledger on a monthly basis and submits journal entries as needed.
Acts as Departmental Property Administrator (DPA) and maintains log of fixed assets within the department.
Enters courses into Workday and provides course information, such FYS offerings and Undergraduate Bulletin updates, to the Dean’s Office as required.
Assists with all processes related to faculty (e.g., recruitment/on-boarding, leaves, fellowships, tenure and promotion, exits).
Assists with major/minor declaration process and student registration.
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