Program Administrator, History of Science & Medicine

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Program Administrator to support History of Science and Technology and History of Science, Technology, and Medicine programs. The role involves administrative coordination, graduate admissions via SLATE, budget management, and HR tasks, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

The position requires a BA/BS and proficiency with PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, and Google apps; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Experience with financial, course scheduling or HR management systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel and Google applications; familiarity with PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary information contact for the program and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate graduate admissions via SLATE and manage visits for prospective students.
• Oversee program budget, HR tasks, scheduling, and course management.
• Maintain and update graduate student handbooks and communications to applicants.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google apps

PeopleSoft

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Tools

EFS

CCS

TDX

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a Program Administrator to support History of Science and Technology and History of Science, Technology, and Medicine programs. The role involves administrative coordination, graduate admissions via SLATE, budget management, and HR tasks, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

The position requires a BA/BS and proficiency with PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, and Google apps; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.