Head of Graduate Program Operations

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Director of Graduate Program Operations to oversee six interdisciplinary graduate programs and supervise program staff.

The role reports to the Managing Director and collaborates with graduate program chairs, faculty, students, staff, and university partners to improve processes and advance graduate education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in graduate education or graduate program administration.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or multi-unit academic environments.
• Knowledge of academic policy, curriculum, admissions, student records, or Graduate School processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational oversight for a portfolio of interdisciplinary graduate programs.
• Coordinate admissions, student services, curriculum and course processes, scheduling, student milestones, and program events.
• Serve as a resource to graduate program chairs, faculty, students, and staff regarding program operations and University policies.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support academic program and administrative staff.
• Establish priorities, coordinate workloads, and promote consistent and effective program administration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop solutions to operational challenges.
• Lead or participate in projects and initiatives affecting multiple graduate programs.
• Monitor program budgets and assist with financial planning and expense tracking.
• Build effective relationships with University partners and support Graduate Education strategic initiatives.

Skills

Graduate education administration

Interdisciplinary coordination

Budget monitoring

Staff supervision

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Director of Graduate Program Operations to oversee six interdisciplinary graduate programs and supervise program staff.

The role reports to the Managing Director and collaborates with graduate program chairs, faculty, students, staff, and university partners to improve processes and advance graduate education initiatives.