Graduate Programs Coordinator, English Department

Louisiana State University; Goodwell (OK); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s English Department seeks a Graduate Coordinator to manage the graduate office, admissions workflow, GTAs, and budget responsibilities. The role provides crucial administrative support to the Director of Graduate Studies and ensures compliance with university policies.

The position oversees admissions, course scheduling, HR tasks, and data reporting, while coordinating with the Registrar, Graduate School, and HR to support graduate students and maintain program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with relevant experience in graduate studies administration.
• Experience coordinating admissions, budgets, and HR processes for graduate students.
• Familiarity with Workday and campus administrative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Graduate Studies and coordinate scheduling of courses with the Registrar.
• Maintain records, assist with awards, and update the English Graduate Studies website; manage deadlines and communications.
• Onboard GTAs using Workday; collaborate with Human Resources on credentialing and compensation processes.
• Coordinate admissions processes, databases, reports, and confidentiality of files; assist with orientation and advising.
• Support student registration and counseling on assistantships and eligibility; monitor compliance.
• Manage the English Graduate Studies budget (~$1.1 million) and advise on expenditures and staffing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Communication

Budget management

Graduate program support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years related experience

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

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Job description

Louisiana State University’s English Department seeks a Graduate Coordinator to manage the graduate office, admissions workflow, GTAs, and budget responsibilities. The role provides crucial administrative support to the Director of Graduate Studies and ensures compliance with university policies.

The position oversees admissions, course scheduling, HR tasks, and data reporting, while coordinating with the Registrar, Graduate School, and HR to support graduate students and maintain program