Graduate Program Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. This role leads the Entomology graduate program and supports MS and PhD students through their life cycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, records, and scheduling; acting as the main contact for graduate students; and providing office, building, and event support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of administrative support experience.
• Associate degree in business, communications, or related field plus two years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for graduate student support and general office management for the School combining Entomology and Plant Pathology, with primary responsibility for the Entomology graduate program and associated academic and administrative functions.
• Support prospective, incoming, and current MS and Ph.D. students throughout the graduate student life cycle.
• Coordinate admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, records, academic scheduling, and Graduate Committee activities
• Serve as a key point of contact for graduate students.
• Provide general office, building, event, and customer-service support to ensure effective daily operations of the School.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

Working Title

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department

Entomology-0834

Description Of Work

As the Graduate Program Coordinator, you will:

• Serve as the primary coordinator for graduate student support and provide general office management for the School combining Entomology and Plant Pathology, with primary responsibility for the Entomology graduate program and associated academic and administrative functions.


• Support prospective, incoming, and current M.S. and Ph.D. students throughout the graduate student life cycle.


• Coordinate admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, records, academic scheduling, and Graduate Committee activities


• Serve as a key point of contact for graduate students.


• Provide general office, building, event, and customer-service support to ensure effective daily operations of the School.

This position is located on UNL’s East Campus in Lincoln, NE. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Office Associate.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

Benefits

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays


• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage


• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education


• Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four (4) years of experience providing administrative support or related work; OR


• Associate degree in business, communications, or related field plus two (2) years of experience providing administrative support or related work. Equivalent education/experience considered.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), or similar tools, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software and digital tools.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Front-facing customer service experience.


• Experience working with college students.


• Working knowledge of UNL .

Posted Salary

$19.33/hr minimum