Academic Support Specialist
Company:
Fairmont State University
Job Location:
Fairmont
Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources
Type:
Full-Time
Type of Position: Staff - Full Time
Department: College of Liberal Arts
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Academic Support Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Humanities. This position plays a key role in advancing the College's academic and outreach missions by coordinating daily operations, supporting academic processes, facilitating communications, and assisting with college-wide events and initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Business, technical, or vocational school as might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications
A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing is an advantage.
Requisition Number: 2026043SP
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 11/17/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/9576
Department: College of Liberal Arts
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Academic Support Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Humanities. This position plays a key role in advancing the College's academic and outreach missions by coordinating daily operations, supporting academic processes, facilitating communications, and assisting with college-wide events and initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day administrative and communication operations for the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Humanities.
- Assist the Dean and Department Chair with academic functions including course schedule preparation, assessment activities, record keeping, and report generation.
- Coordinate logistics and planning for college events, meetings, and special initiatives.
- Develop and maintain internal communication strategies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and engagement across departments.
- Assist with media relations, website updates, and promotional content in coordination with university communications staff.
- Provide secondary support to college specialists in advising, purchasing, and other administrative areas as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Business, technical, or vocational school as might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Skills in digital communication technology and the creativity to be able to devise effective communication.
- 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.
A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing is an advantage.
Requisition Number: 2026043SP
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 11/17/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/9576
