Graduate Programs Coordinator – Computer Science

lsu; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU is seeking a Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science) to manage the day-to-day operations of the graduate program. The role acts as a primary contact for graduate students, faculty, and staff, coordinating admissions, course planning, and program communications.

The coordinator will oversee payroll and funding for graduate assistants, manage TA assignments, and plan graduate student events. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with academic systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required with related experience.
• Experience in coordinating academic programs or graduate student services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day graduate program operations and serve as primary contact for students, faculty, the Division Chair, Graduate Advisor, and staff.
• Respond to applications and inquiries; maintain admissions database and student files.
• Administer academic requirements, review course loads and academic plans; counsel students on milestones, forms and deadlines; prepare graduate faculty membership; coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses.
• Coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses and assist the Graduate Advisor.
• Prepare personnel forms, offers, teaching assignments and evaluations for research, teaching, and service assistants; process funding offers; analyze scholarship applicants; load graduate assistantships and student appointments in LSU systems; manage student payroll.
• Manage course scheduling and TA assignments; prepare travel forms; coordinate graduate student functions and events (orientations, seminars, industry visits).
• Manage student enrollment and course selection; collect data for assessment; create/edit program forms, web content, and announcements; outreach on requirements and deadlines.
• Cross-train in Graduate Assistant appointment processes; maintain SEP Workday access; assist with GA appointments as needed; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graduate program ops

Student support

Admissions management

Academic advising

Course scheduling

TA assignments

Payroll processing

Dissertation coordination

Event planning

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

LSU is seeking a Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science) to manage the day-to-day operations of the graduate program. The role acts as a primary contact for graduate students, faculty, and staff, coordinating admissions, course planning, and program communications.

The coordinator will oversee payroll and funding for graduate assistants, manage TA assignments, and plan graduate student events. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with academic systems are preferred.