Graduate Program Coordinator

About the role

The Coordinator independently manages day‑to‑day operations of the Department of Health Policy and Management’s graduate programs, supporting admissions, advising, registration, scheduling, experiential learning, doctoral milestones, graduation, reporting, and communications.

Key responsibilities

• Advise graduate students on degree requirements, registration, academic policies, and graduation; conduct degree audits and process academic requests.
• Coordinate admissions processes, faculty reviews, applicant communications, recruitment events, orientation, and onboarding.
• Manage course scheduling, syllabi maintenance, and support internships, practica, capstones, and other experiential‑learning activities.
• Prepare accreditation and program‑assessment reports; maintain handbooks, websites, and student communications; track funding documentation.
• Support departmental meetings, events, special projects, and provide backup administrative coverage.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in public health, health administration, higher education, business administration or related field).
• At least one year of experience in higher‑education administration, academic advising, or student services (three years preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and project‑management abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply university policies, regulations, and academic requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience using Workday Student or comparable student information system.
• Experience with ELMS Canvas or comparable learning management system.