Strategic Lead, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Strong retirement plans

Job summary

The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State seeks an experienced professional to support Graduate Education as Director of Graduate Program Operations. The role may be filled as Academic Program Specialist - Supervisor or Senior Supervisor, with the level determined by qualifications and experience.

You will oversee six interdisciplinary graduate programs, supervise academic program and administrative staff, and coordinate admissions, curricula, scheduling, and program events while

Qualifications

• Experience in graduate education or graduate program administration.
• Experience 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.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support academic program and administrative staff.
• Monitor program budgets and assist with financial planning and expense tracking.
• Lead or participate in projects affecting multiple graduate programs.

Skills

Graduate program administration

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Budget monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree with 6+ years experience

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Graduate policies

Academic administration

Job description

The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State seeks an experienced professional to support Graduate Education as Director of Graduate Program Operations. The role may be filled as Academic Program Specialist - Supervisor or Senior Supervisor, with the level determined by qualifications and experience.

You will oversee six interdisciplinary graduate programs, supervise academic program and administrative staff, and coordinate admissions, curricula, scheduling, and program events while