Director, Graduate Studies

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha seeks a Graduate Studies Coordinator to oversee admissions, matriculation, and degree progress for all graduate students. You will coordinate staff, resources, and problem resolution in the Graduate Studies Office, with frequent contact across graduate programs and the Office of the Dean.

The role requires experience in administrative settings, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse student populations, including international

Qualifications

• 3 years increasingly responsible administrative experience, including at least 1 year in student services.
• Ability to work with students and faculty from varied backgrounds, including international students.
• Computer skills including word processing and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Graduate Studies Office and manage admissions, matriculation, progress toward degree completion and graduation.
• Direct and coordinate staff and resources and resolve problems in the Graduate Studies Office.
• Maintain frequent contact with graduate programs and the Office of the Dean of the Graduate College in Varner Hall.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Student information systems

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14789

Department

Business Unit

Business Unit Academic Affairs

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Responsible for the coordination of activities related to the Graduate Studies Office. Manages all activities related to admissions, matriculation, progress toward completion of degrees, and graduation of all UNMC graduate students. Coordination of staff and resources and problem resolution in the Graduate Studies Office. Direct and frequent contact with all graduate academic programs and with the Office of the Dean of the Graduate College in Varner Hall.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Increasingly responsible administrative experience of which a minimum of one year must include student services related experience.

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Clear and effective. oral and written communication skills.
• 2. Ability to understand and work with students and faculty members of varied backgrounds, including international students.
• 3. Computer skills including word processing, student information systems, and webpage development.
• 4. Ability to carry out tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, even when under pressure or when approaching a deadline.
• 5. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: None Preferred

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Experience with higher education.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Student Information Systems

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three years increasingly responsible administrative experience of which a minimum of one year includes student services related experience?.
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of three years increasingly responsible administrative experience of which a minimum of one year includes student services related experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.