Graduate Programs Coordinator — Admissions & Administration

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University’s AESE department seeks a self-directed Academic Program Coordinator to support four graduate programs, handling admissions, records, and exam coordination with the Graduate School. LionPATH and SAP Concur experience are beneficial for efficient workflow.

You will maintain department data, oversee online resources, and assist with travel and financial reimbursements while collaborating with four graduate directors and staff.

Qualifications

• GED or HS with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LionPATH, GRADS, SAP Concur or equivalent.
• Ability to learn new software packages and adapt to processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the graduate admissions process; communicate with applicants, prepare information for committees, maintain student files; schedule and coordinate exams with the Graduate School; use LionPATH for academic actions.
• Maintain department student records; collect data for fellowship nominations and awards; organize orientation for new graduate students; track required training.
• Maintain graduate programs portion of the department website, databases, listservs, and the graduate handbook.
• Process assistantship appointments and assignments in WorkLion.
• Assist with processing graduate travel and p-card reconciliations in SAP Concur.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

GED or HS diploma with 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LionPATH

GRADS

SAP Concur

Job description

Penn State University’s AESE department seeks a self-directed Academic Program Coordinator to support four graduate programs, handling admissions, records, and exam coordination with the Graduate School. LionPATH and SAP Concur experience are beneficial for efficient workflow.

You will maintain department data, oversee online resources, and assist with travel and financial reimbursements while collaborating with four graduate directors and staff.