English Graduate Program Lead - Admissions, Budget & Admin

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Graduate Coordinator in English to manage the Graduate Office, admissions processes, GTA counseling, and budget oversight. The role supports the Director of Graduate Studies and collaborates with Graduate and Undergraduate Directors to schedule courses each semester.

The position emphasizes HR processes via Workday, credentialing coordination, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or master's degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Academic: supports Director of Graduate Studies and coordinates course scheduling with Registrar and staff.
• 20% - Administrative: maintains records, attends Graduate Coordinator Meetings, administers awards, assists with paperwork and Rice Watermark data, maintains deadlines and website updates.
• 20% - Human Resource Management/Personnel: onboarding GTAs via Workday, collaborating with HR on credentialing, processing compensation requests, maintaining records, ensuring international student status.
• 15% - Admissions: coordinates admissions, liaises with applicants and Graduate School, maintains databases and confidential files, assists with orientation.
• 10% - Registration: supports registration for classes and counseling on assistantships and eligibility; uses LSU programs for compliance.
• 10% - Budget: manages English Graduate Studies budget (~$1.1M), records expenditures, informs Director, coordinates with college for balanced budget, recommends admission numbers and compensation opportunities.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Graduate Coordinator in English to manage the Graduate Office, admissions processes, GTA counseling, and budget oversight. The role supports the Director of Graduate Studies and collaborates with Graduate and Undergraduate Directors to schedule courses each semester.

The position emphasizes HR processes via Workday, credentialing coordination, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential.