Job Details

The Coordinator of Doctoral Programs will assist with the operations of the School of Education doctoral team. This position will assist in ensuring that academic operations regarding faculty and staff are efficiently and effectively managed. This position will coordinate the pairing of students with dissertation chairs and faculty mentors and assist in helping them navigate the doctoral process by processing and tracking pertinent information and paperwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates dissertation chair pairing
• Assists with the assignment of faculty mentors
• Maintains the SOE Doctoral Community Course
• Assists with monitoring NP grades
• Facilitates the director review process
• Tracks candidate progress
• Assists with monitoring and posting of final grades
• Assists with updating doctoral handbooks
• Assists with the planning of Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required

Problem-Solving

• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to communicate orally in an effective manner
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Target Hire Date
2026-02-02

Time Type
Full time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office