Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Physics

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 49.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University at Buffalo invites applications for the Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Department of Physics. This role promotes educational and career success for graduate students within the department, delivering excellent customer service across the Natural Sciences and Mathematics sector.

You will assist Directors of Graduate Studies, Chairs, and Admissions Advisors in recruitment, retention, and management while coordinating with the Graduate Support team to uphold policies and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; Associates with 2–3 years related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree considered.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to learn new systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide broad support to graduate students from application through conferral.
• Use current communication methods to recruit, enroll, support, and retain Master’s and PhD students.
• Provide tours to prospective students and meet with them to discuss graduate programs.

Kenntnisse

Effective written and oral comms

Excellent customer service

Strong interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree with experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Physics

Position Title Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Physics

The Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences serves a vital role in promoting the educational and career success for graduate students in the department. As the coordinator, you will provide excellent customer service to the graduate student population in the department and Natural Sciences and Mathematics sector, as needed.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Provide a broad spectrum of support to graduate students. This includes from time of application, during the admission cycle, acceptance, arrival and throughout the duration of their program of study to conferral.
• Through use of current communication methods including social media provide exceptional customer service. Using strong interpersonal, and administrative skills, you will work to recruit, enroll, support, and retain exceptional students for Master’s and PhD programs.
• Provide tours to prospective students and/or meet with prospective students virtually to provide information on graduate programs.
• Represent departments and programs at the various events such as open house, accepted student day, etc.
• Assist the Directors of Graduate Studies, Department Chairs, and Graduate Admissions Advisors, in all aspects of student recruitment, retention, and management.
• Serve as the brand ambassador for departments and programs. Work to strengthen collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and alumni as well as other internal and external constituents.
• Assist graduate applicants with required materials in Slate and process applications for assigned departments.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Support team across the college to maintain policies and procedures.
• Promotes ongoing professional development opportunities provided by the Graduate School to students in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics sector
• Provides backup for graduate support staff within the Natural Sciences and Mathematics sector.
• Assist the Director of Graduate Studies, Department Chair, in all aspects of graduate student management including funding of PhD students.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (Associates degree with 2-3 years of directly related experience would be considered in lieu of Bachelors degree)
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong and current computing skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability and eagerness to learn new systems.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative experience in an academic setting
• Experience with University systems ( HUB and SLATE ) preferred.

University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range $54,090

Job Type Full-Time

Campus North Campus

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

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UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].