Graduate Programs Coordinator - Admissions & Administration

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania's Eberly College of Science seeks an experienced Academic Program Coordinator to manage the graduate program and support the Graduate Education and Director of Graduate Affairs.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, admissions, budgeting, recruitment events, and scholarship processing, with emphasis on diversity, equity, and excellent customer service. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Administrative duties for graduate program and student records.
• Experience with admissions, budgeting, and scholarship processing.
• Ability to coordinate recruitment events and maintain confidential files.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks for the graduate program.
• Utilize LionPATH to manage admissions, drop/add, and transcripts.
• Onboard incoming graduate students and monitor degree requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment information and respond to inquiries.
• Track applications and maintain GRADS system data.
• Coordinate graduate funding allocations and budget records.
• Prepare and submit graduate scholarships and appointments.
• Plan recruitment events with program director.
• Monitor program budget and process travel reimbursements.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Graduate admissions

Budget management

Recruitment events

Graduate student records

Education

Associate Degree

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Penn State University in Pennsylvania's Eberly College of Science seeks an experienced Academic Program Coordinator to manage the graduate program and support the Graduate Education and Director of Graduate Affairs.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, admissions, budgeting, recruitment events, and scholarship processing, with emphasis on diversity, equity, and excellent customer service. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.