Student & Program Coordinator

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

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About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for overseeing recruiting, admissions, enrollment, and advising for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in the Chemistry Department. The position serves as the primary liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School, the College of Science, the Chemistry Graduate Affairs Committee, the Department Chair, and the Chemistry faculty on all matters involving the graduate program. The position also coordinates assessment and curriculum changes for both the graduate program and, to a lesser extent, the undergraduate programs in Chemistry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional related experience in coordinating or administering higher education programming or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Previous experience with student recruiting.
Experience with graduate student admissions, enrollment, and other university systems.
Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise a student assistant, when available, who helps with graduate and REU recruiting and admissions, course/program marketing, maintenance of physical and electronic displays of gradrelated information, and other duties as needed
Plan and coordinate significant events for the graduate and undergraduate program, including Graduate Visitation Weekend, Fall Mixer, Seminar Day, and Departmental Honors Day
As needed, provide support for students in the REU program, undergraduates seeking research experience, and high school groups visiting the department
Coordinate data collection and help prepare assessment reports for IE, THECB, accrediting agencies, and program reviews
Coordinate graduate student recruiting and admissions
Provide administrative support to the Graduate Affairs Committee and Undergraduate Affairs Committee; serve as liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School
Coordinate assignment of teaching assistantships, tuition benefits, and other forms of graduate student financial support; coordinate application and award process for departmental scholarships
Coordinate workflow for graduate and undergraduate curriculum changes, in cooperation with departmental faculty
Coordinate orientation, enrollment, and advising of graduate students in academic matters; monitor academic progress and degree plans