Student & Program Coordinator

University of North Texas - Denton; Town of Texas, Denton (WI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Student & Program Coordinator to oversee the recruitment and admissions process for graduate programs in Chemistry. This role involves collaborating with faculty and various departments to enhance the student experience and ensure effective communication within the academic community. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a passion for supporting students in their academic journeys. Join a vibrant team that values innovation and excellence in education, and contribute to shaping the future of aspiring scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in higher education programming.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruiting, admissions, and advising for M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
• Coordinate events for graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Provide administrative support to committees and liaise with the Toulouse Graduate School.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

MS Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Title: Student & Program Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student & Program Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $39,600.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Chemistry offers various opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in cutting-edge technology and research. We allow students to pursue their scientific creativity with guidance from leading chemistry faculty. Chemistry is the study of matter and its reactions, provides a basic understanding needed to deal with a variety of societal and scientific needs, including energy, food production, health and medicine, biotechnology, new materials, environmental concerns, new processes, and national defense. Chemistry is a science central to the study of medicine, biology and modern physics.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

This position has primary responsibility for overseeing recruiting, admissions, enrollment, and advising for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in the Chemistry Department. The position serves as the primary liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School, the College of Science, the Chemistry Graduate Affairs Committee, the Department Chair, and the Chemistry faculty on all matters involving the graduate program.

The position also coordinates assessment and curriculum changes for both the graduate program and, to a lesser extent, the undergraduate programs in Chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of professional related experience in coordinating or administering higher education programming or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office.


• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Previous experience with student recruiting. Experience with graduate student admissions, enrollment, and other university systems.


• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Job Duties:

• Supervise a student assistant, when available, who helps with graduate and REU recruiting and admissions, course/program marketing, maintenance of physical and electronic displays of grad related information, and other duties as needed.


• Plan and coordinate significant events for the graduate and undergraduate program, including Graduate Visitation Weekend, Fall Mixer, Seminar Day, and Departmental Honors Day.


• As needed, provide support for students in the REU program, undergraduates seeking research experience, and high school groups visiting the department.


• Coordinate data collection and help prepare assessment reports for IE, THECB, accrediting agencies, and program reviews.


• Coordinate graduate student recruiting and admissions.


• Provide administrative support to the Graduate Affairs Committee and Undergraduate Affairs Committee; serve as liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School.


• Coordinate assignment of teaching assistantships, tuition benefits, and other forms of graduate student financial support; coordinate application and award process for departmental scholarships.


• Coordinate workflow for graduate and undergraduate curriculum changes, in cooperation with departmental faculty.


• Coordinate orientation, enrollment, and advising of graduate students in academic matters; monitor academic progress and degree plans.

Work Schedule:

A typical Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm work schedule is expected.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.