Graduate Studies Program Coordinator

University-of-Central-Oklahom; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond seeks a program coordinator to work with the director to develop programming that supports the academic success of McNair participants, including assessments, planning, advising, and seminars.

The role emphasizes independent judgment in planning and coordinating services, supervising graduate student workers, and building partnerships with faculty mentors to strengthen graduate school readiness, completion, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or in-progress master’s degree.
• At least one year of experience in higher education, program planning, academic or financial advising, instructional experience, or government reporting.
• Ability to plan and travel with participants to graduate school visits and conferences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graduate student workers and support staff, including onboarding and training.
• Recruit and coordinate faculty research mentors, matching faculty expertise with scholars’ research interests.
• Lead Summer Research Institute coordination, including developing the instructional schedule and monitoring milestones.
• Develop and implement a structured graduate school preparation curriculum.
• Plan trips and travel with participants for graduate school visits and conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree (in-progress acceptable)

Experience in higher education or academic advising

Tools

Data tracking software

MS Office

Database management

Job description

The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond seeks a program coordinator to work with the director to develop programming that supports the academic success of McNair participants, including assessments, planning, advising, and seminars.

The role emphasizes independent judgment in planning and coordinating services, supervising graduate student workers, and building partnerships with faculty mentors to strengthen graduate school readiness, completion, and professional growth.