Graduate Programs Coordinator & Admissions Liaison

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a Coordinator in the SPHL-Health Policy and Management department to oversee graduate admissions, student advising, course scheduling, experiential learning, and program communications. The role reports to the Department Chair and collaborates with the Director of Graduate Studies and other offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year in higher education administration or related advising, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Administration and Advising: Advise students on degree requirements, registration, academic policies, and graduation.
• Admissions, Recruitment, and Onboarding: Coordinate application processing, faculty review, applicant communications, recruitment, orientation, and onboarding.
• Academic Operations and Experiential Learning: Coordinate course scheduling and maintain syllabi; support internships, practica, and capstones including placement tracking and communications.
• Program Data and Communications: Prepare reports for accreditation and program assessment; maintain handbooks and websites; coordinate events; track student funding documentation.
• Departmental Support: Support meetings, events, special projects, and routine operations; provide backup administrative coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Workday Student

ELMS Canvas

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a Coordinator in the SPHL-Health Policy and Management department to oversee graduate admissions, student advising, course scheduling, experiential learning, and program communications. The role reports to the Department Chair and collaborates with the Director of Graduate Studies and other offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year in higher education administration or related advising, with strong