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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary/Objective:

The Academic Program Coordinator is touch point for all prospective and current graduate students. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting key academic program functions, such as communications, graduate admissions, outreach, and events. This position works closely with SIS Graduate Enrollment, Marketing & Communications, Academic Affairs, Graduate Advising, and SIS Events. The Program Coordinator meets with prospective and admitted graduate students and answers questions. As a touch point for current and admitted graduate students, they gather feedback about the program/department and the needs and interests of students. The Academic Program Coordinator may also support some departmental undergraduate and faculty initiatives, particularly implementing department events.

Essential Functions:

* Program Administration and General Office Support.

* Student Support, Recruitment, & Retention.

* Program Promotion, Events, Communications & Outreach.

* Special Project and Other Duties.

Position Type:

* Student.

Salary Range:

* Commensurate with experience.

Required Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* 3 years of relevant experience.

* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

* Strong mathematical skills.

* High computer/technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

* Incredible attention to detail.

* Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Proficient computer skills including spreadsheet development and maintenance using Excel.

* Ability to prioritize and organize work to ensure that it is completed within the given time limit.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

* Administrative experience, including project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Skill using Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel to develop and maintain databases, develop briefings, presentations and reports, and conduct data analysis.

* Time management and multi-tasking skills.

* Organization skills.

* Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including careful attention to accuracy and detail.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.

* Ability to provide high levels of customer service and exercise tact and diplomacy while interacting with students, faculty, university staff, and peers on sensitive and confidential personnel matters.

* Intercultural sensitivity and competence in dealing with diverse populations are required.

* Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and work in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment.

* Skill learning and using IT systems.

Work Study:

No

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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