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California Baptist University

Coordinator for Academic Operations

🇺🇸 Riverside, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $28 - $30 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ November 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

California Baptist University is hiring a Coordinator for Academic Operations. This role supports the Office of the Provost by managing communication, overseeing budgets including the Provost's Office and internal grants, coordinating faculty development processes, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, supply management, and record maintenance to ensure smooth academic operations.

Highlights
  • Manage daily operations for Provost’s Office budget, instructional support, and internal grants including requisition processing and budget reconciliation.
  • Facilitate communication, correspondence, and reports for the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs.
  • Coordinate Faculty Development Fund processes and internal grant operations, providing guidance and tracking expenditures.
  • Create and maintain training resources and support virtual team training sessions.
  • Handle administrative duties such as preparing mail, organizing files, and maintaining confidential records.
  • Oversee paperwork and recordkeeping for the Advanced Study Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Use personal computers and office software proficiently; strong skills in business English and office procedures required.
  • High school diploma or GED with some related experience or training preferred.
  • Compensation ranges from $28.00 to $29.50 hourly, with comprehensive employee benefits.
  • Position may involve supervising Student Workers in completing office assignments.

Coordinator for Academic Operations Full Description

Coordinator for Academic Operations
Posting Details
 Position Information 
Job Title  | Coordinator for Academic Operations
Posting Number  | S1614P

Pay Range  | The compensation for this appointment will range from $28.00 to $29.50 hourly and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
 
Position Summary Information 
Summary  | Supports the Office of the Provost through excellent communication and fiscal stewardship while also handling administrative tasks like supply management, scheduling, and maintaining confidential records. Provides general assistance for the office by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Presents a positive supportive image of the Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs, California Baptist University and Christian Higher Education.2. Facilitate communication and correspondence, reports, and memoranda on behalf of the Office of the Provost, administrative faculty, and directors within the Office of the Provost.3. Coordinates daily operations for Provost’s Office budget, instructional support budget, and internal grant budget. Processes requisitions for payment, tracks expenditures, reconciles the budget, makes recommendations, and submits budget transfers as needed.4. Reviews and reconciles monthly Visa statements packets for departments within Academic Affairs.5. Coordinates CBU Internal Grant operations. Reviews faculty requests for purchases and provides guidance under the direction of the Director of Academic Operations; tracks spending, assists with development of training resources and guidelines.6. Coordinates CBU Faculty Development Fund processes. Provides reports to the faculty development committee, facilitates communication regarding awards to faculty recipients, and reviews reimbursement requests.7. Creates and maintains training resources related to academic affairs operations for administrative staff.8. Optimizes the virtual experience for Academic Affairs team training and assists with preparation and setup.9. Prepare outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.10. Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials.11. Organizes and maintains file system, files correspondence, and other records.12. Processes paperwork and maintains records for Advanced Study Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Supervisory Responsibilities  | This position may be responsible for assigning work and/or providing guidance to Student Workers, in order to complete office work assignments.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities  | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Excellent telephone courtesy knowledge and experience. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person and over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience  | High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Posting Detail Information 
Open Date  |
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Open Until Filled  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Nondiscrimination Statement  | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting  | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9710
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a Christian? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you attend church regularly? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3.  If no, please explain (required): 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information) 
    • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
    • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Letter of Reference 1
  4. Letter of Reference 2
  5. Christian Experience Essay
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2
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