Graduate Program Coordinator I- Department of Nutritional Sciences

University of Texas at Austin

8d•$48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking a Graduate Coordinator I. This is an entry level position, requiring a detail-oriented, independent, resourceful, and service-driven applicant to provide administrative support to our graduate program and department. The research and coursework in the Department of Nutritional Sciences explores how nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns impact health at many levels, from the molecular level (genes, metabolites and cells) to the systems level (individuals, families, societies, and infrastructure). The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can contribute at the highest possible level to support the University’s mission.

Requirements

BS and three years’ of progressive administrative office experience, preferably in an academic or student focused setting. Experience may be substituted for education.
Familiarity with Adobe Pro, Microsoft Excel and Word
Competencies: Accuracy and attention to detail, strong Initiative skills, decision making and critical thinking, effective and responsive communication, interpersonal relationships, service excellence, and problem solving
Highly collaborative, team-focused mindset
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently to complete those tasks
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with higher education and University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) policies is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates Executive Committee and Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, tracks committee actions and decisions, and maintains centralized program records, templates, and documentation.
Serves as primary contact for graduate student applicant communications, assists with building and maintaining applicant tracking systems, interacts with the Graduate School on admissions processes, supports faculty with student recruitment efforts, and coordinates admissions events and application review.
Guides incoming students through hiring, onboarding (IDs, insurance, stipends, course registration), and works with the Graduate Advisor to monitor student milestones — annual reviews, progress, qualifying exams, candidacy, and defenses. Student advocacy across campus graduate departments. Works closely with the Graduate School and Texas Global regarding requirements and documentation for all new students.
Maintains funding opportunity databases, tracks student eligibility and funding history, coordinates nomination and application processes, compiles faculty voting/rankings, and manages award communications.
Supports curriculum and handbook review and proposal submissions, tracks curriculum actions and approvals, maintains program website content, and supports program reviews. Assists with semester teaching and research assignments, and detail oriented tracking throughout a students time in the program.
Maintains program databases and generates reports on admissions, enrollment, graduation rates, and candidacy milestones for internal and institutional use.