Senior Academic Programs Coordinator, Cognitive Science Program
About The Position
The University of Virginia Department of Psychology strives to advance the science, methodology and the application of psychology through research, teaching, graduate training, and engagement in our community. Specifically, we are committed to: Conducting rigorous collaborative research aimed at understanding the human condition, solving societal problems, and generating breakthrough discoveries; Using our scholarship to guide practice, policy, education, and future research; Teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychological scientists and psychologically-literate citizens and leaders Position Summary The Senior Academic Programs Coordinator for the Cognitive Science Undergraduate Program provides advanced administrative support, direction, and leadership for the Cognitive Science interdisciplinary major. The incumbent is a key partner in managing academic programs and events for the major.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience required.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field
- Master's degree in Psychology or a related discipline strongly preferred
- 3-5 years experience in a complex academic department
- Demonstrated understanding of academic models
- Demonstrated understanding of teaching paradigm/classroom settings
- Experience in student support role
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative leadership and support the Cognitive Science Program, an interdisciplinary major in the College of Arts & Sciences, in collaboration with the Director of the Cognitive Science Program and Department of Psychology Chair, Assistant Chair and Psychology Undergraduate Coordinator.
- Assists the Director of Cognitive Science Program with the administration of the major; provides advanced levels of support requiring a broad understanding of organizational operations, procedures, and personnel.
- Coordinates Student Information related to undergraduate majors. Advises students in the major declaration process.
- Coordinates Docusign processes related to major and collaborates with the Director of Undergraduate Program as well as the cognizant faculty member for the Distinguished Major Program.
- Maintains continuity for these processes as cognizant faculty roles evolve. Coordinates with program-affiliated faculty across disciplines, Psychology undergraduate major representatives, University Registrars’ Office and College representatives to coordinate course offerings and class scheduling.
- Oversees confidential student records in the Student Information System (SIS) and Stellic.
- Performs reviews at regular intervals including at declaration of major, prior to graduation and at time of award nominations or other milestones related to program requirements.
- Manages strategic assignment of faculty advisors, optimizing match within discipline whenever possible
- Meets with students to discuss major and/or minor requirements and review their progress in major
- Manages program data and data archives.
- Interprets and disseminates reports as required.
- Independently generates complex and detailed presentations and reports.
- Manages a variety special events
- Other Duties as Assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
