Graduate Programs Coordinator - Student Success

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. This role leads the Entomology graduate program and supports MS and PhD students through their life cycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, records, and scheduling; acting as the main contact for graduate students; and providing office, building, and event support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of administrative support experience.
• Associate degree in business, communications, or related field plus two years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for graduate student support and general office management for the School combining Entomology and Plant Pathology, with primary responsibility for the Entomology graduate program and associated academic and administrative functions.
• Support prospective, incoming, and current MS and Ph.D. students throughout the graduate student life cycle.
• Coordinate admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, records, academic scheduling, and Graduate Committee activities
• Serve as a key point of contact for graduate students.
• Provide general office, building, event, and customer-service support to ensure effective daily operations of the School.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. This role leads the Entomology graduate program and supports MS and PhD students through their life cycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, onboarding, assistantships, fellowships, records, and scheduling; acting as the main contact for graduate students; and providing office, building, and event support to ensure smooth daily operations.