Graduate Program Coordinator I

Graduate Program Coordinator I

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences is seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful, and service-driven Graduate Coordinator I to provide administrative support to our graduate program and department.

Responsibilities include :

• Serving as the primary liaison between the department and prospective graduate students, providing information on admission eligibility and program requirements.
• Serving as the only point of contact for the department when interacting with the Office of Graduate Studies.
• Interacting frequently with university students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies, making appropriate referrals to additional resources needed by graduate students.
• Maintaining electronic records, files, statistics, and databases on graduate students and applicants.
• Developing and implementing recruitment strategies and assisting with registration process and graduate student orientation.
• Managing the assignment of all teaching assistant, grader, and assistant instructor positions for the department.
• Submitting nominations and managing travel awards for students.
• Taking the lead on graduate student and graduate program events.
• Assisting students and faculty with graduate admission and class registration.
• Monitoring and ensuring that every student holds an annual committee meeting following candidacy.
• Ensuring that the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are updated in the Student Handbook, the Electronic Access to Student Information (EASI) Student Profile, and the department website.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, three years of office and clerical work, and competencies in accuracy, attention to detail, communication, interpersonal relationships, service excellence, problem solving, and teamwork.

Preferred qualifications include experience as a Graduate Coordinator, proven ability to manage graduate program operations, and skills in conveying complex information clearly and empathetically.

Salary range : $48,000+ (depending on experience).

Working conditions may include working around standard office conditions, repetitive use of a keyboard, and use of manual dexterity.

Required materials include a resume / CV, three work references with their contact information, and a letter of interest.