Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science)

lsu; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU is seeking a Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science) to manage the day-to-day operations of the graduate program. The role acts as a primary contact for graduate students, faculty, and staff, coordinating admissions, course planning, and program communications.

The coordinator will oversee payroll and funding for graduate assistants, manage TA assignments, and plan graduate student events. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with academic systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required with related experience.
• Experience in coordinating academic programs or graduate student services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day graduate program operations and serve as primary contact for students, faculty, the Division Chair, Graduate Advisor, and staff.
• Respond to applications and inquiries; maintain admissions database and student files.
• Administer academic requirements, review course loads and academic plans; counsel students on milestones, forms and deadlines; prepare graduate faculty membership; coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses.
• Coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses and assist the Graduate Advisor.
• Prepare personnel forms, offers, teaching assignments and evaluations for research, teaching, and service assistants; process funding offers; analyze scholarship applicants; load graduate assistantships and student appointments in LSU systems; manage student payroll.
• Manage course scheduling and TA assignments; prepare travel forms; coordinate graduate student functions and events (orientations, seminars, industry visits).
• Manage student enrollment and course selection; collect data for assessment; create/edit program forms, web content, and announcements; outreach on requirements and deadlines.
• Cross-train in Graduate Assistant appointment processes; maintain SEP Workday access; assist with GA appointments as needed; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graduate program ops

Student support

Admissions management

Academic advising

Course scheduling

TA assignments

Payroll processing

Dissertation coordination

Event planning

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science)

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM Engineering - CS - CSE Operations (Caitlynn Sarah Whiddon Coco (00064051))

Work Location: 3325 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description:

35% - Graduate Program & Student Support: Independently coordinate day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the Graduate Program and serve as a primary point of contact for graduate students, faculty, the Division Chair, Graduate Advisor, and staff. Respond to applications and inquiries; maintain the admissions database and prospective/current student files; administer academic requirements; review course loads and academic plans; counsel students on milestones, forms, and deadlines; prepare/process graduate faculty membership; coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses; and assist the Graduate Advisor.

20% Graduate Personnel, Payroll & Funding: Independently prepare/process personnel forms, offer letters, teaching assignments, and evaluations for research, teaching, and service assistants; process/email funding offers; analyze Scholarship Selection Committee applicants and support scholarships/fellowships; load graduate assistantships and student appointments in LSU systems; manage student payroll/accounting; notify recipients

20% Course, Travel & Event Coordination: Manage course scheduling, course support, and TA assignments; prepare/process graduate student travel forms and provide travel-related support; and plan, communicate, and coordinate graduate student functions and events, including orientations, research seminars, industry visits, and other academic/professional engagement activities that enhance the graduate and undergraduate programs.

15% - Enrollment, Records & Communications: Manage student enrollment and course selection; collect and organize statistical data for assessment and accreditation; create/edit graduate program forms, web content, student materials, announcements, and other communications; and coordinate timely outreach on requirements, deadlines, opportunities, and events

10% While this position is not routinely responsible for loading Graduate Assistant appointments, the incumbent will be cross-trained in Graduate Assistant appointment processes and maintain appropriate Student Employment Partner (SEP) Workday access. The position may be called upon to assist with loading Graduate Assistant appointments during extenuating circumstances or other periods when additional processing support is needed. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree and 1 year of related experience

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with academic systems and student engagement preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

This position independently coordinates the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the Graduate Program in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering. The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact and interacts daily with graduate students, faculty, the Division Chair, the Graduate Advisor, and staff. Responsibilities include admissions and student support; enrollment, course-load review, and academic planning; student payroll, personnel, appointments, scholarships and fellowships; course and TA support; graduate student travel forms and support; program communications and materials; and coordination of dissertation proposals/defenses, research seminars, industry visits, and other graduate student events. The position also assists the Graduate Advisor and supports the program as needed.

Posting Date: October 12, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 9, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuitio