Hybrid Graduate Program Coordinator — MPP & MURP

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and

Generous time off

Tuition benefit programs

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator to lead student-centered academic advising for the MPP and MURP programs. You will drive degree progress, capstone planning, and coordinator functions across admissions, onboarding, and retention initiatives.

Based in Minneapolis with hybrid-eligible work arrangement, you will partner with Directors of Graduate Studies and cross-functional teams to enhance student support, oversee accreditation reporting, and maintain program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with required experience.
• Experience interpreting policies, managing degree audits, and advising.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across staff and faculty.
• Experience with student databases and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary coordinator for MPP and MURP student advising and progress tracking.
• Lead academic progress audits and develop retention plans.
• Manage program administration, data collection, and accreditation reporting.
• Coordinate onboarding and cohort events, including orientation and admissions days.
• Maintain and update program handbooks and policies with DGS.
• Collaborate with CSS, career services, faculty, and student organizations.

Skills

Student advising

Collaboration across teams

Communication skills

Empathy in advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

APLUS

GPAS

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator to lead student-centered academic advising for the MPP and MURP programs. You will drive degree progress, capstone planning, and coordinator functions across admissions, onboarding, and retention initiatives.

Based in Minneapolis with hybrid-eligible work arrangement, you will partner with Directors of Graduate Studies and cross-functional teams to enhance student support, oversee accreditation reporting, and maintain program