Job Description

With direct supervision, this position works within a graduate program(s) to coordinate a diverse population of students regarding their academic planning and progress.

This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through graduate degree programs.



Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, course-planning, graduation tracking.

• Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to GAPA or other relevant campus-based organizations that directly impact their position.

• Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in degree requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.

• May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.

• Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing a mentoring program, student organization, etc.

• Provides curriculum feedback at the department level. May coordinate course and curriculum evaluations and feedback for graduate committees.

• Power user for University-wide application review platforms. Coordinate and organize admission portfolios for graduate committees.

• Participates in recruitment activities for potential graduate student candidates. Processes graduate school applications and coordinates with graduate committees with any interview processes.

• Acts in partnership with faculty to coordinate scheduling exams, or defenses. Assists students with developing a working relationship with faculty in the assigned program.

• Participates in events related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, graduate conferences, and professional development events.

• Acts as a resource for graduate student roles and is a liaison between the department and the Graduate School on campus.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.



Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent experience (1 year of education is equivalent to 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience)

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.


Preferences



Type
Benefited Staff


Special Instructions Summary



Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran\xe2\x80\x99s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:


Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.



The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (\xe2\x80\x9cURS\xe2\x80\x9d). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS\xe2\x80\x99 post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Bachelor\'s degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 \xe2\x80\x93 Member Copy 4) \xe2\x80\x93 Veteran Only \xe2\x80\x93 Call 801.581.2169

Open Date
04/18/2023


Requisition Number
PRN34614B


Job Title
Graduate Student Coord I


Working Title
Graduate Student Coord I


Job Grade
D


FLSA Code
Professional


Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No


Standard Hours per Week
40


Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time


Shift
Day


Work Schedule Summary



VP Area
Academic Affairs


Department
00062 - School of Computing


Location
Campus


City
Salt Lake City, UT


Type of Recruitment
External Posting


Pay Rate Range
41,220 to 50,380


Close Date
05/19/2023


Open Until Filled
No