Graduate Programs Coordinator (English)

Penn State University

Ferguson Township (PA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

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Job summary

Penn State University’s College of the Liberal Arts seeks an Academic Program Coordinator for the Department of English to support graduate programs from recruitment through graduation. This role serves as the primary contact for inquiries, manages budgets and data, maintains the program website, and coordinates student recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities include onboarding graduate students, processing assistantships/fellowships, and ensuring degree requirements are met.

Qualifications

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to high-level customer service.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Clear verbal and written communication skills; proficient in MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary department contact for program inquiries and assist students and instructors.
Respond to inquiries from prospective students.
Monitor program budget and generate financial reports.
Create and maintain databases; compile data and prepare reports for leadership.
Update and maintain the graduate program website.
Coordinate recruitment, travel, and reimbursements for recruitment visits.
Assist with onboarding and personnel documentation for new graduate students.
Enter GA/ fellowship data into University Systems and review graduation eligibility.
Process exam requests and administer doctoral exams; liaise with the Graduate School.