Graduate Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor to support the School of Music's graduate programs. The role involves advising a caseload of graduate students, coordinating programs, and assisting with admissions and recruitment initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with more experience preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are required.
• Four years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of School of Music graduate students and facilitate graduation planning.
• Ensure current university policies and deadlines are met by the School of Music (registration, add/drop, etc.).
• Communicate about graduate courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies with students and faculty.
• Coordinate onboarding of new School of Music graduate students.
• Prepare contracts for graduate associate positions and keep signed contracts on file.
• Supervise and monitor Graduate Assistant assignments and contracts.
• Provide School of Music graduate program support with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.
• Maintain graduate student records (admissions through graduation).
• Assist with maintaining graduate student handbook and related portions of the School of Music website.
• Process curriculum changes and updates to the course catalog.
• Assist with recital and oral exam scheduling and approvals.
• Assist with annual graduate program assessment reports for accreditation bodies.
• Support admissions and recruitment events for School of Music.

Skills

Academic advising

Program coordination

Student communications

Recruitment support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baylor University is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor to support the School of Music's graduate programs. The role involves advising a caseload of graduate students, coordinating programs, and assisting with admissions and recruitment initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with more experience preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.