Graduate Coordinator, English - Admin, Admissions & Budget

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU's English Department seeks a Graduate Coordinator to manage the Graduate Office, admissions processes, HR tasks for graduate students, and budget oversight. The role supports the Director of Graduate Studies, coordinates course scheduling with the Registrar, and maintains department websites and records.

The position involves onboarding GTAs, collaboration with Human Resources and Graduate School, and ensuring compliance with university guidelines for international students.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a graduate office or equivalent program administration.
• Familiarity with admissions workflows and graduate committee processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, expenditures, and reporting for a program.
• Experience mentoring or supporting graduate teaching assistants or graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Graduate Studies and coordinate course scheduling with the Registrar.
• Maintain records, ensure compliance with university procedures, and manage office communications.
• Oversee onboarding of GTAs and collaborate with Human Resources and Graduate School on credentialing.
• Coordinate admissions processes, databases, and confidential files for applicants.
• Support student registration, advising, and maintaining eligibility for assistantships.
• Manage the English Graduate Studies budget and monitor expenditures and balances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative coordination

HR processes

Budget management

Graduate admissions

Student counseling

Tools

Workday

Watermark

Credentialing software

Job description

LSU's English Department seeks a Graduate Coordinator to manage the Graduate Office, admissions processes, HR tasks for graduate students, and budget oversight. The role supports the Director of Graduate Studies, coordinates course scheduling with the Registrar, and maintains department websites and records.

The position involves onboarding GTAs, collaboration with Human Resources and Graduate School, and ensuring compliance with university guidelines for international students.