Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Works with the Director for Graduate Education to monitor the day-to-day operations of assigned graduate program(s) and addresses student concerns as they develop.
Tracks student progress using university systems and processes.
Maintains the website(s) for assigned graduate program(s).
Supports effort on new, competing renewal and annual progress reports for training grants.
Tracks the outcomes and career trajectory of program alumni.
Coordinates with the Director for Graduate Education on a communication plan for recruitment and outreach in both print and electronic formats.
Reports annual funding projections and final or updated funding sources to the Director for Graduate Education.
Works with faculty leadership on academic policies and curriculum requirements, program admission decisions, and events.
Maintains records of faculty membership in assigned graduate program(s).
Manages special events for the graduate program(s), such as the annual admissions weekends, new student orientation, the annual retreat, periodic student talks, program seminar series, or large-scale symposia.
Solves problems in areas such as academic and administrative policy, student admissions, curriculum research and development, and budget development.
Recommends process improvements for programs that relate to critical student-life improvement, including emergency management, accommodations for students with disabilities, and/or the administration of health care services and programs for students.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced Degree in the Life Sciences.
Experience:
2 years administrative experience in student affairs administration.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University.
Excellent organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to resolve problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions
Office environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required)
Writing sample (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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