Graduate Programs Lead & Advisor

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator to manage multiple graduate programs, designations, and post-bac certificates, provide academic and financial support, and coordinate admissions and events. This is a hybrid position.

The role requires partnering with faculty and committees, handling funding, fellowships, reimbursements, and developing strategic plans for instructional programs and recruitment. Strong advising and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Experience utilizing critical thinking, analytical and creative problem solving skills for program and financial management/analysis.
• Experience and/or training on advising/counseling students.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with diverse populations with multicultural competence.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Mathematical competence to calculate GPAs and employment percentages and to create/follow/monitor budgets.

Responsibilities

• GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATION AND ADVISING (50%).
• GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS & EVENTS (25%).
• FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (20%).
• TEAM-DIRECTED GROUP WORK (5%).

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Counseling/advising

Interpersonal communication

Multicultural competence

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator to manage multiple graduate programs, designations, and post-bac certificates, provide academic and financial support, and coordinate admissions and events. This is a hybrid position.

The role requires partnering with faculty and committees, handling funding, fellowships, reimbursements, and developing strategic plans for instructional programs and recruitment. Strong advising and communication skills are essential.