Graduate Programs Coordinator — Student Success & Research

University Of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Program Coordinator to work alongside the director in Edmond, OK. The role involves developing and implementing programming to support the academic success of participants and preparing them for graduate study.

The coordinator handles individual services, group activities, and ensures program operations align with grant requirements. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating mentors, managing workshops, and tracking performance while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed or in progress.
• Equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in higher education, program planning, academic or financial advising, instructional experience, or government reporting.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graduate student workers and support staff, onboarding and training, duties assignment, scheduling, evaluating performance, and feedback.
• Recruit and coordinate faculty research mentors and partnerships to support research completion and graduate study preparation.
• Lead Summer Research Institute coordination, including instructional schedule, coordinating faculty, monitoring milestones, and evaluating learning.
• Develop and implement a structured graduate school preparation curriculum addressing program selection, funding, and transition to doctoral study.
• Lead alumni engagement and longitudinal outcome tracking, documenting graduate enrollment and accomplishments.
• Coordinate day-to-day program operations in the director’s absence and escalate for director approval.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data tracking

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Program Coordinator to work alongside the director in Edmond, OK. The role involves developing and implementing programming to support the academic success of participants and preparing them for graduate study.

The coordinator handles individual services, group activities, and ensures program operations align with grant requirements. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating mentors, managing workshops, and tracking performance while