Graduate Program Coordinator

About the role

The Graduate Program Coordinator supports graduate academic and student services for the Atmospheric Science, Geography, and Oceanography departments. This position serves as a key resource for graduate students, faculty, and prospective students, assisting with admissions, recruiting, professional development, and program administration.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for graduate programs, including admission processes, registration concerns, degree audits, petitions, and course updates using systems such as Compass, Howdy, and CARS.
• Collect and track program data and statistics for strategic use, and assist with graduate student recruiting events, orientation, and professional development activities.
• Manage Graduate Assistant access to courses, maintain applicant data in Banner and WebAdMIT, and support report preparation for internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Four years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate effectively with others.

Required skills

• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, presentation, and word‑processing software.
• Experience using university systems such as Compass, Howdy, Applicant Information System, Banner, WebAdMIT, and CARS.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $60,000‑$63,000 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Professional development resources such as LinkedIn Learning, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.