Graduate Student Coord II

University of Utah; Utah; Híbrido; USD 56.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah seeks a Graduate Student Coordinator to support graduate programs in Salt Lake City. You will coordinate degree planning, track progress, and assist with scheduling and admissions processes to foster student success.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, you will work with faculty, staff, and students to promote inclusive practices and smooth program operations, including occasional remote work after training.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency; 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions as outlined in the position description.

Responsabilidades

• Support graduate students with record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling and graduation tracking.
• Participate in campus professional development communities and sub-committees as applicable.
• Disseminate information to students, faculty and departments about degree requirements or policy changes and adjust advising strategies accordingly.
• May participate in search committees for new staff or faculty positions in the department.
• Coordinate programming for graduate student activities, mentoring programs and student organizations.
• Advise on graduate committee development and assign coursework for programs of study.
• Provide program-level curriculum feedback and submit changes to university tracking systems.
• Act as power user for admission portfolios and coordinating graduate committee reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities for potential graduate students and coordinate interview processes.
• Coordinate scheduling of exams and defenses with faculty and assist students in building relationships with faculty.
• Participate in events management for graduate programs, orientation, conferences and development events.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and the Graduate School on campus.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Graduate programs

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalency acceptable

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Graduate Student Coordinator

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Range

55,550 to 65,550

Contract Type

Full Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Work Schedule Summary

M-F, 8am-5pm with option for one day per week remote work arrangement upon completion of satisfactory six-month review.

Job Summary

With moderate institutional and departmental knowledge, this position works within a graduate program(s) to coordinate a diverse population of students regarding their academic planning and progress. This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through graduate degree programs.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, course-planning, graduation tracking.
• 2. Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to GAPA or other relevant campus-based organizations that directly impact their position. Duties include sub-committee participation.
• 3. Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in degree requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
• 4. May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.
• 5. Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing a mentoring program, student organization, etc.
• 6. Advises on graduate committee development. May assign course-work for specific program of study.
• 7. Provides curriculum feedback at the program level. May submit department curriculum changes to university-wide curriculum tracking.
• 8. Power user for University-wide application review platforms. Coordinate and organize admission portfolios for graduate committees.
• 9. Participates in recruitment activities for potential graduate student candidates. Processes graduate school applications and coordinates with graduate committees with any interview processes.
• 10. Acts in partnership with faculty to coordinate scheduling exams, or defenses. Assists students with developing a working relationship with faculty in the assigned program.
• 11. Participates in events management related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, graduate conferences, and professional development events.
• 12. With increased institutional knowledge, acts as a resource for graduate student roles and is a liaison between the department and the Graduate School on campus. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2 years’ of related experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Academic advising experience preferred. Experience in higher education preferred.

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Contact Information

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.