The posting
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130


Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator provides operational and event support for the Department of English, assisting with event logistics, website maintenance, and routine administrative tasks across affiliated units, including the Center for the Literary Arts (CLA), and the Children's Studies minor. This role assists with day-to-day office workflows, student and faculty inquiries, and event coordination.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Event Management & Logistics:
- Handles day-to-day event support tasks for department and affiliated program gatherings (such as reading groups, visiting speakers, Hurst lecturers, guest visits, and receptions).
- Processes room bookings, orders catering, places dining reservations, and schedules travel/lodging based on provided itineraries.
- Drafts, formats, and distributes guest itineraries and event schedules.
- Coordinates on-site event setup, clean-up, and vendor deliveries.
Website & Communications Management:
- Performs routine website edits, page updates, and text revisions for departmental and affiliated program web pages as directed.
- Formats and posts event flyers, digital announcements, and promotional assets created for departmental activities.
- Submits approved event listings to university calendars, news boards, and email announcements.
- Assists in organizing print and digital files for departmental recruitment materials.
Interdisciplinary Minors & Programmatic Support:
- Serves as an administrative point person for routine operational support for the Center for the Literary Arts (CLA), and Children's Studies minor.
- Assists program directors with course listing submissions, applies required formatting to course offerings, and maintains program documentation.
- Administers routine student advising reporting processes and tracks incoming program inquiries.
- Answers general, non-advising questions for current and prospective students regarding minor requirements and course offerings.
General Administrative Support:
- Provides administrative support to department directors (such as DGS, DUS, Advanced Writing, and Publishing Specialization) by assisting with routine paperwork, filing, and task tracking.
- Performs standard office tasks, including scheduling appointments, reserving meeting spaces, preparing basic correspondence, and routing inquiries appropriately.
Performs other administrative support duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical Effort:
- Typically working at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)
Equipment:
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Financial Applications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Payroll Systems, Supervision, Workday Software
Grade
G08-H
Salary Range
$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
