Coordinator of Academic Area 3 (Computer Science)

Louisiana State University•Goodwell, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position independently coordinates the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the Graduate Program in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering. The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact and interacts daily with graduate students, faculty, the Division Chair, the Graduate Advisor, and staff. Responsibilities include admissions and student support; enrollment, course-load review, and academic planning; student payroll, personnel, appointments, scholarships and fellowships; course and TA support; graduate student travel forms and support; program communications and materials; and coordination of dissertation proposals/defenses, research seminars, industry visits, and other graduate student events. The position also assists the Graduate Advisor and supports the program as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree and 1 year of related experience
Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with academic systems and student engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently coordinate day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the Graduate Program and serve as a primary point of contact for graduate students, faculty, the Division Chair, Graduate Advisor, and staff.
Respond to applications and inquiries; maintain the admissions database and prospective/current student files; administer academic requirements; review course loads and academic plans; counsel students on milestones, forms, and deadlines; prepare/process graduate faculty membership; coordinate dissertation proposals/defenses; and assist the Graduate Advisor.
Independently prepare/process personnel forms, offer letters, teaching assignments, and evaluations for research, teaching, and service assistants; process/email funding offers; analyze Scholarship Selection Committee applicants and support scholarships/fellowships; load graduate assistantships and student appointments in LSU systems; manage student payroll/accounting; notify recipients.
Manage course scheduling, course support, and TA assignments; prepare/process graduate student travel forms and provide travel-related support; and plan, communicate, and coordinate graduate student functions and events, including orientations, research seminars, industry visits, and other academic/professional engagement activities that enhance the graduate and undergraduate programs.
Manage student enrollment and course selection; collect and organize statistical data for assessment and accreditation; create/edit graduate program forms, web content, student materials, announcements, and other communications; and coordinate timely outreach on requirements, deadlines, opportunities, and events.
While this position is not routinely responsible for loading Graduate Assistant appointments, the incumbent will be cross-trained in Graduate Assistant appointment processes and maintain appropriate Student Employment Partner (SEP) Workday access. The position may be called upon to assist with loading Graduate Assistant appointments during extenuating circumstances or other periods when additional processing support is needed.
Other duties as assigned.