School of Arts and Sciences

Supported by Kathleen McMahan, executive administrator and communications specialist (781-736-3477)

Responsibilities:

• Brandeis core curriculum, new majors and minors, interdepartmental programs and new courses

• Teaching assistants and course assistants

• Brandeis/Walzer, Lerman Neubauer Teaching Award, Dembitz Prize for Excellence in Teaching, and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Supported by Brynn Sibley, department administrator

Responsibilities:

• UDR program, including recruitment, training, support and evaluation

• Department enrollments

• Point of contact for academic and department administrators for academic matters

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate research fellowships and grants

• Undergraduate researcher advising, training, and informational resources

• Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Symposium

• Research opportunities database (ForagerOne)

Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for URCC and Margaret Lynch

• Event coordinator for Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Spring Symposium

Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and the Brandeis Core

• Manages daily operations of the Undergraduate Departmental Representative (UDR) Program

• Logistics of meetings and events for the School of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities:

• Executive Administrator to the Dean of Arts & Sciences

• Strategy and implementation of communications initiatives in A&S

• Website and newsletter curation

• Social media management

Responsibilities:

• Administrative functions of the School of Arts Sciences

• Policies affecting the School of Arts and Sciences and department annual planning

• New administrator training

• Prizes and awards process for all academic commencement awards

Responsibilities:

• Work orders, office moves, equipment purchases and contractors

• Procedures to increase effectiveness, efficiency and life of science support equipment

• Glass washers, machinists and lab techs