Looking for a new opportunity where you can make a difference and grow your career at the same time?

Look no further...

We're Sonoran Desert Institute, and we are seeking an experienced Academic Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

Our story:

Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) has been changing lives since 2000. As a DEAC accredited school, our mission is to provide students with current, industry-driven, quality education, delivered through online distance education and practical applications. SDI is an employee-owned company creating a culture with an ownership mentality at the foundation. We believe in rewarding our employees through the success of the institution. Come be a part of a dynamic organization with the ability to impact the lives of others through education.

What you will be doing:

The Academic Operations Coordinator provides support for Academic Operations, with a strong focus on assisting with faculty scheduling, hiring, credential management, and administrative tasks related to the evaluation of faculty members. The Academic Operations Coordinator is also responsible for administrative tasks associated with processing student accommodations. This position requires attention to detail, fastidious documentation practices, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

• Assist with distribution of teaching assignments for faculty members, including issuing contract offers, managing contract acceptance in the faculty management system, and sending course reminder communications to assigned instructors, both pre- and post-class
• Assist with processing faculty payroll
• Assist with maintaining faculty documentation, including evidence of professional development activities and updating rosters of active faculty
• Conduct regular audits of faculty documentation to ensure accuracy as well as compliance with SDI policies
• Track and manage ungraded assignments, including communications with faculty members (weekly)
• Assist with LMS testing efforts as needed
• Assist with administration of instructional issues
• Manage student ADA accommodation requests and paperwork
• Manage records related to academic dishonesty violations and incomplete grade requests
• Provide support for management of Academic Affairs documents
• Assist with routing of and responses to issue tickets submitted to the Faculty Support Center
• Participate in projects and initiatives as required to support the mission of SDI
• Participate in meetings as required
• Perform other administrative duties supporting the Academic Operations department

 What we offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 14 paid holidays
• Referral program
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement
• Career development opportunities with a growing company
• And perhaps most importantly, a team who is dedicated to your success!

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent education is required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years or more experience working in administrative roles in a higher education setting
• Three years or more experience using student, faculty, and/or issue management systems
• Experience working with ADA accommodation requests a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and exceptional customer service skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to function well independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately without close supervision
• Windows computer proficiency skills, including expertise with the Microsoft Office package

Sonoran Desert Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*Preference given to candidates currently residing or planning to reside in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area, AZ upon hire. Unless specifically agreed upon, SDI does not provide relocation assistance

**Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

***All benefits not available immediately upon hire. Some eligibility requirements may need to be met to be eligible for some benefits based on company policy.