Film and Media Studies and Theater Administrative Coordinator
Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Provost

Location: Easton, PA
Open Date: Oct 31, 2025

Description
This is a 10-month position (.83 FTE) for an Administrative Coordinator for the Film and Media Studies (FAMS) program and the Theater Department on the Williams Arts Campus at 248 North Third Street.

The FAMS/Theater Administrative Coordinator supports the academic programs of FAMS and Theater. The position, which is primarily a Monday-Friday weekday position, does require some evening and weekend availability to coordinate Theater and Film events which happen during those times. In addition, the Administrative Coordinator will do all of the following:

Coordinate programs, events, meetings, and activities supervised by FAMS and Theater faculty.

Track budgets and coordinate payments and contracts as needed utilizing the College Finance software.

Handle office management duties including answering the phone and coordinating mail.

Coordinate with faculty to ensure that they have the materials they need, including copies and scans of course documents and production-related materials.

Serve as the building manager for 248 N. 3rd Street; coordinate with the Director of the Arts to ensure that necessary maintenance is completed, work orders are submitted in a timely fashion, and emergency preparedness plans are in place.

Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs as needed by FAMS and Theater.

Master the College's administrative platforms, including Banner, Cognos and Emburse and use these tools efficiently as and when necessary.

Purchase supplies and equipment using the p-card as needed and in coordination with faculty and staff, and coordinate p-card usage for both FAMS and Theater.

Update the FAMS and Theater websites in coordination with department and program faculty, the Arts marketing coordinator, and the College's Communications Division.

Coordinate space usage for Theater and FAMS students, as needed.

Coordinate with Event & Hospitality Services to reserve spaces on the Arts Campus.

Support Front of House and Box Office staff, as needed.

Assist with publicity of FAMS and Theater events.

Manage, maintain, and coordinate program/departmental records for FAMS and Theater.

Qualifications
The Administrative Coordinator is the first point of contact for students, faculty, other staff and visitors to the Arts Campus. The position requires a detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal communication skills and an energetic, positive presence.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Proven work experience as an Administrative Coordinator, Administrator, or similar role

Hands-on experience with MS Office; Google Workspace; Zoom or equivalent required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in customer service a plus

Strong time-management skills with ability to prioritize tasks

Excellent attention to detail

Basic math skills for bookkeeping and related duties

Effective problem-solver

Some evening and weekend availability for FAMS and Theater events

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience with Banner, Moodle, Qualtrics and Wordpress a plus. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology required.

Experience in higher education and/or the Arts is especially desirable.

Application Instructions
Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/176963

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.

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