Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Physics

University at Buffalo

Town of Amherst (NY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Department of Physics to support graduate students through admissions, enrollment, and program completion. The role involves coordinating recruitment efforts, communicating with faculty and students, and serving as a liaison for graduate education initiatives.

The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service, manage applications in Slate, and collaborate with the Graduate Support team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; an Associate degree with 2-3 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

Provide a broad spectrum of support to graduate students from application through conferral.
Use social media and interpersonal skills to recruit, enroll, support and retain exceptional students for Master's and PhD programs.
Provide tours to prospective students and meet with them virtually to provide information on graduate programs.
Represent department and programs at events such as open house and accepted student day.
Assist Directors of Graduate Studies, Department Chairs, and Graduate Admissions Advisors in recruitment, retention, and management of graduate students.
Collaborate with the Graduate Support team to maintain policies and procedures within the college.
Promote ongoing professional development opportunities provided by the Graduate School to students in Natural Sciences and Mathematics sector.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree with 2-3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Physics

Position Information

Position Title: Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department ofPhysics

Department: Department of Physics

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9944396 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65589

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Departmentof Physics in the College of Arts andSciences serves a vital role in promoting theeducational and career success for graduate students in thedepartment. As the coordinator, you will provide excellent customerservice to the graduate student population in the department andNatural Sciences and Mathematics sector, as needed.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Provide a broad spectrum of support to graduate students. Thisincludes from time of application, during the admission cycle,acceptance, arrival and throughout the duration of their program ofstudy to conferral.
Through use of current communication methods including socialmedia provide exceptional customer service. Using stronginterpersonal, and administrative skills, you will work to recruit,enroll, support, and retain exceptional students for Master's andPhD programs.
Provide tours to prospective students and/or meet withprospective students virtually to provide information on graduateprograms.
Represent departments and programs at the various events suchas open house, accepted student day, etc.
Assist the Directors of Graduate Studies, Department Chairs,and Graduate Admissions Advisors, in all aspects of studentrecruitment, 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 externalconstituents.
Assist graduate applicants with required materials in Slate andprocess applications for assigned departments.
Collaborate with the Graduate Support team across the collegeto maintain policies and procedures.
Promotes ongoing professional development opportunitiesprovided by the Graduate School to students in the Natural Sciencesand Mathematics sector
Provides backup for graduate support staff within the NaturalSciences and Mathematics sector.
Assist the Director of Graduate Studies, Department Chair, inall aspects of graduate student management including funding of PhDstudents.

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Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree (Associates degree with 2-3 years of directlyrelated experience would be considered in lieu of Bachelorsdegree)
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong and current computing skills including proficiency withMicrosoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability and eagerness to learnnew systems.
Excellent customer service skills including the ability tomaintain composure in stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications