EEB Graduate Program Administrator (Part-time) - Biology

Washington University in St. Louis

1d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and coordinates all aspects of assigned program(s). Provides oversight to Program Directors and faculty to ensure students reach all milestones in a timely manner. Understands, interprets, and articulates the policies and guidelines of the Programs, DBBS, and University.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Administrative (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Academic Administration
Academic Advising
Budget Management
Communication
Confidentiality
Critical Thinking
Detail-Oriented
Interpersonal Communication
Multitasking
Prioritization of Tasks
Problem Solving
Project Administration
Project Coordination
Resource Utilization
Sound Judgment
Student Support Services

Responsibilities

Database Tracking and Student Administration There are currently 25 EEB students at different levels. Each student must be tracked through every step of their education to make sure that they are meeting all of their milestones. Use an existing database tracking system or come up with a different database (which is separate from Workday), to manage student progress.
QE committee: Each student has a QE committee of 3 members, and they need to have regular meetings with their committees. This position sets those up, communicates with committee members and tracks progress for students in database.
Thesis committee: This position tracks the thesis committee from making sure that it’s formed, to keeping track of proposal, and meeting updates in the database.
Monitor the student GPA (3.0 or higher). Track student progress as MTE’s, which involves three workshops that they must complete.
Registration audits must happen ahead of registration period each semester. Every student must be tracked and contacted to make sure they are aware of the classes they need to take to meet their milestones. Follow up and make sure that they signed up for the right classes and communicate with them if they didn’t.
When faced with performance or personal issues, identifies when Program Director, Associate Dean, Student Health or Office of Graduate Studies are to be notified about an issue and steps to resolve the issue (counselor, tutor, additional courses, etc.).
Recruitment Schedule admissions committee meetings in consultation with the Admissions Committee Chair (2 meetings per year). Collect and track the applicants. Communicate with them, and a travel agency, about travel dates and logistics. Once all travel dates have been decided, send the list to Travel Plex and email the applicants about reaching out to that agency to make their flight arrangements.
Reserve rooms at the Knight Center for their lodging and communicate all of that information to each applicant. Help arrange weekend activities for recruitment. This may involve researching and booking tour experiences, working with current EEB students who help entertain applicants, and sending out itineraries to applicants.
Onboard new students. Courses, Advising, Graduation Manage course listings updates in Workday each semester. Contact instructors about changes and approvals, enter data into Workday system, communicate with students about courses that are offered. Communicate with students about setting up advising meetings with their mentors ahead of registration each semester so that they have proper approval to enroll.
Enter grades in Workday for every student's research, based on faculty evaluations. Perform graduation checkouts, and communicate with graduate registrar’s office about intent to graduate, exceptions, final exams and certifications.
General Administration Keep track of the programs budget and create expense reports in Workday for anything purchased for the program. Schedule steering committee meetings, attend the meetings and take notes. Help plan student events (Welcome event, retreats/camping treats, etc.). Maintain accurate email lists for students and faculty. Other duties as assigned.