Graduate Programs & Recruitment Coordinator

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (up to 2 days/week)

UC benefits

Career development

Job summary

The Graduate Program Coordinator at University of California, Berkeley supports the Integrative Biology, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Neuroscience Ph.D. programs by leading recruitment, orientation, and timely student services across the GAO.

This role partners with faculty, staff, and students to ensure smooth operations and successful events. The position emphasizes project management, data collection, and budget coordination, with responsibilities spanning admissions, commencement planning,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in student affairs, event planning, or project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage in-person and virtual graduate recruitment events.
• Coordinate commencement ceremonies and related activities.
• Oversee GSI hiring, onboarding, and payroll coordination.
• Support student programming and departmental communications.
• Maintain data and reports for program operations and funding.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

GSI hiring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Graduate Program Coordinator at University of California, Berkeley supports the Integrative Biology, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Neuroscience Ph.D. programs by leading recruitment, orientation, and timely student services across the GAO.

This role partners with faculty, staff, and students to ensure smooth operations and successful events. The position emphasizes project management, data collection, and budget coordination, with responsibilities spanning admissions, commencement planning,