Course-based Masters Program Coordinator

University of Guelph•Guelph, ON

About The Position

The Course-based Masters Program Coordinator is the academic program advisor for students registered in course-based masters programs. The position involves graduate program coordination; liaising with industry, academic and government partners, marketing and communications for student recruitment; and coordinating admissions.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Biology, or related field
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in program management, or recruitment & marketing
Administrative and communication skills
Time management
Networking and industry liaison skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment strategies and implement as required
Support prospective students through the application process
Advise in-program students through their program progression (course options, research projects and advisors, career preparation and pathways, graduation paperwork, etc.) and monitor student performance
Recruit and liaise with industry and other partners to develop and implement student placement projects for internships and practical placements
Coordinate research projects and facilitate the process of finding research placements for students
Market the programs through websites, recruitment materials, social media and other venues
Monitor program progress and evaluate data for insights into program improvements
Act as the central graduate program contact, liaising with OGPS relating to the course calendar and institutional policies and procedures
Network and coordinate with industry and other external partners
Participate on the admissions, curriculum, and steering committees
Coordinate professional development workshops for students
Liaise with other course-based Masters programs across campus
Evaluate transcripts and make admissions recommendations
Organize program events and support room bookings, etc.