Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona, within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, invites applications for a Program Coordinator in the School of Anthropology on the Tucson campus. The role oversees curriculum and enrollment across graduate and undergraduate programs, coordinates with the Graduate College, and provides administrative support to the Director of Graduate Studies and the school director.

Familiarity with GradApp/GradPath is a plus for process handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update schedule of classes for undergraduate and graduate courses across all modalities and sessions/semesters.
• Coordinate course details and catalog updates, including course modifications and inactivation for programs.
• Monitor enrollment data, SCH, majors and reports for enrollment, budget, and related metrics.
• Assist in proposals for new majors, minors, and certificates.
• Register undergraduate and graduate students in classes as needed.
• Coordinate internships with the Outreach Coordinator and partner organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Posting Number req27356

Department School of Anthropology

Department Website Link https://anthropology.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region. With more than 30 SBS majors, the College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. Seven of our graduate programs are nationally ranked in the top 25, including top 5 programs in anthropology, geography, political philosophy, and creative nonfiction. With a wide range of subjects to choose from, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

The University of Arizona's Department School of Anthropology within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) invites you to apply to the role of Program Coordinator.

This role is responsible for curriculum and enrollment across all academic programs, as well as administrative support for the School of Anthropology. The position coordinates a graduate program consisting of two degree programs: the PhD and Master’s programs. Responsibilities include serving as the liaison between graduate students and the Graduate College and as the primary administrative contact for faculty who work with graduate students.

Administrative support is provided to the Director of Graduate Studies and the school director. The role oversees the graduate student process from pre-application and recruitment through application and enrollment and throughout students’ tenure in their programs. Key duties include responding to graduate student inquiries; processing financial aid, scholarships, and graduate applications; and managing official paperwork to verify graduate student milestones. The role also collaborates with the Outreach Coordinator on events related to graduate students.

Additionally, this individual works with the Associate Director on the schedule of classes and staffing of said courses in the School of Anthropology.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Curriculum & Enrollment Coordination:

• Maintainandupdate schedule of classes for undergraduate and graduate courses acrossall modalities and sessions/semesters.
• Coordinatecourse details and catalog updates, including course/program add requests,course modifications, and course inactivation for undergraduate andgraduate programs.
• Monitorclass and departmental enrollment data, SCH, and majors and variousreports for enrollment, temporary teaching budget, RCM, etc.
• Supportthe submission of proposals for new majors, minors, and certificates.
• Collaboratewith others on the SBS Temporary Teaching Budget Report.
• Registerundergraduate and graduate students in classes, as needed.
• In coordinationwith the Outreach Coordinator, manage student internships and coordinatewith supervisors from partner organizations.

Graduate Program Coordination:

• Coordinategraduateprogram application and admissions process with GradApp.
• Incoordination with the Outreach Coordinator, ensure incoming graduatestudents are oriented into the program.
• Assist in coordinating and managingorientation and graduation ceremonies.
• Providesupport to graduate student advisors and the Director of Graduate Studieswith GradPath forms, student self-evaluations and general communications.
• Meetand assist graduate students throughouttheir course of study, includingregistration, plan of study, petitions, written and oral comprehensiveexams and PhD defense scheduling.
• Monitorgraduate student progress using GradPath and maintain graduate studentfiles.
• Workwith Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate studies to coordinate scholarships,assistantships, student funding, assignments, and generate offer letters.
• Workwith instructors to help manage GTA semester evaluations.

Administrative Support:

• SupportDirectorsof Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, the Curriculum Committee, and theManager of Administration.
• Performadministrative tasks related to the daily operation of academic programs,including departmental files, course syllabi, course evaluations, coursedescriptions, book orders, change of grade forms, etc.
• Collaboratewith and assist department personnel on logistics for events, committeemeetings, orientations, speaker visits, and retreats.
• Adviseon academic policies and procedures related to graduate students.
• Otherduties as assigned.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional levelexperience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience,or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Master's degree in related field.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Student Services

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
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Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Student Services Admin

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Perlana Howard
[e-mail]

Open Date

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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