Graduate Student Coord I

Job Summary

With direct supervision, this position works within a graduate program(s) to coordinate a diverse population of students regarding their academic planning and progress.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through graduate degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, course-planning support, and graduation tracking to support student success.
• Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to GAPA or other relevant campus-based organizations that directly impact their position.
• Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in degree requirements or University policies and adjusts advising communication as appropriate.
• Provides curriculum feedback at the department level. May coordinate course and curriculum evaluations and feedback for graduate committees. Prepares and processes all curriculum forms for department curriculum and programs, ensuring adherence to university policy and college best practices.
• Power user for University-wide application review platforms. Coordinate and organize admission portfolios for graduate committees. Coordinates program admission applications, files and application reviews by faculty members.
• Participates in recruitment activities for potential graduate student candidates. Processes graduate school applications and coordinates with graduate committees with any interview processes.
• Acts in partnership with faculty to coordinate scheduling exams, or defenses, and other academic milestones. Assists students with developing a working relationship with faculty in the assigned program.
• Participates in events related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, graduate conferences, and professional development events.
• Acts as a resource for graduate student roles and is a liaison between the department, Graduate School, and campus partners.
• Support graduate students in all academic processes from sharing program information, admissions to graduation. Provides support to graduate students by guiding them through academic milestones, sharing program and policy information, and connecting them with campus resources to support academic success.