Lehigh University · 1 week ago
Graduate Program Coordinator in Bioengineering Dept
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $53K/yr
3+ years expLehigh University is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator for their Bioengineering Department. The role involves orchestrating essential student services, including admissions coordination and student record management, while also serving as a trusted advisor to graduate students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Graduate Application Administration
Administers College Admissions Software
Processes applications log into data system, create cover sheet for committee
Submits completed applications to Graduate Admissions Committee
Prepares Research Associate/Teaching Assistant appointment letters for Bioengineering graduate students
Prepares decision letters and notifies applicants of acceptance and rejections
Submits applicable international student information to the Office of International Students and Scholars and to the English as a Second Language office along with ESL requirements needed by applicant
Assists graduate students with required documentation, including admissions documents
Conducts degree audit communication with the Dean's office and Registrar's office
Coordinates correspondence with Graduate, Curriculum, and Advisory Committees
Provides updated course descriptions and enrollment information for faculty and graduate students
Collects nominations for various college level fellowships and completes data entry in College Admissions Software
Provides payroll information for teaching assistantships and departmental graduate assistantships
Prepares and processes the graduate student financial support letters and collects tuition award forms (RAs, TAs, DGAs, Fellowships, Rossin Teaching Doctoral Fellowships, University and Presidential Fellowships)
Provides department support for graduate accreditation process
Recruits potential domestic doctoral students for the PhD College Recruiting event organizes the department schedule in conjunction with the Graduate Faculty
Collaborates with the Dean's office marketing department to maintain and update the department's graduate program website
Prepares and sends registration information including orientation and training session information to all incoming and onboard students and faculty each semester
Reviews graduate students' registrations each semester to ensure that students are fulfilling degree requirements and completing timelines. Monitors grades and appropriate paperwork while updating and advising students on progress and future course action needed
Ensures international students are compliant with university and federal guidelines
Provides information and reminders for graduation (prepare defense announcements, send notifications to faculty and students, distribute important graduation dates and information, collects theses for final approval, prepare removal of incompletes for faculty, etc.)
Update content on Bioengineering Department website
Communicate Department news in social media (i.e. Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)
Compile content, editing, and dissemination of department newsletters
Monitor/collect department faculty and student research & publication news; regularly communicate updates to RCEAS staff for college and university publication outlets
Logistical support and planning and development of masters programs and clinical/inter-institutional partnerships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Three to five related work experience
Experience may substitute for education in these areas: Higher Education experience, Lehigh Banner experience
Attention to detail and organized
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
This position works with minors, therefore, a background check is required
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Educational benefits
Company
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an American private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2019-04-26Grant· $5M
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