Academic Program Management & Services Associate/Graduate Program Coordinator - School of Earth Environment, and Sustainability
The School of Earth Environment, and Sustainability is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator to serve as the primary administrative resource for its graduate programs. This position supports prospective and current graduate students, faculty advisors, and program leadership by coordinating admissions, enrollment, student funding and appointments, academic progress, and graduate student services. The coordinator plays a key role in student recruitment and retention, graduate program communications, and ensuring compliance with University, College, and departmental policies. The position works closely with the Director of Graduate Studies and department leadership to promote student success and support the effective operation of SEES graduate programs.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Position is 100% onsite.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with prospective applicants through email, telephone, and in-person meetings regarding qualifications, application procedures, program structure, and career outcomes.
- Maintain graduate student academic files and progress toward departmental milestones.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the SEES graduate programs, including related policies of CLAS and the UI Graduate College.
- Provide direct support to the Director of Graduate Studies in the administration of the graduate program.
- Provide guidance via multiple modalities (oral, written, virtual) to graduate students regarding department, Graduate College, and other University policies and procedures.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- 1 year related administrative or program experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent objectives, projects or activities, making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allotment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with graduate students.
- Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26006193.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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