University of Iowa Research · 12 hours ago
Graduate Program Coordinator – Departments of Classics, Religious Studies, and American Studies
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Iowa Research is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator for the Departments of Classics, Religious Studies, and American Studies. This role involves coordinating and managing all aspects of the graduate programs and certificates, overseeing course management, and serving as a liaison with various stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate, and monitor graduate degree programs and certificates within the Department of Classics and Religious Studies and the Department of American Studies, including:
MA and PhD in Religious Studies
MA in Classics, Greek, Latin; PhD in Classics
MA in American Studies; PhD in American Studies
Certificate in African American Studies
Certificate in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies
Certificate in Native American Indigenous Studies
Certificate in Classics
Additional Certificates as Department Needs Develop
Serve as liaison and primary contact with prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, University administrators, and the public making inquiries concerning graduate programs
Collect and analyze data regarding graduate admissions, admitted students, graduation statistics, retention and placement of students, and other aspects of the graduate programs
Communicate policies and policy changes to graduate students
Coordinates all course management needs, both undergraduate and graduate, for academic areas including Classics, Religious Studies, American Studies, and other programs housed within these units. Submit courses to the Registrar in MAUI, monitor course enrollments, and correspond with faculty and students about course offerings
Coordinate graduate and undergraduate student scholarship process
Assists Departmental Administrator and DEOs with the editing and submission of the annual General Catalog copy
Assist in the progress of matriculated students through their graduate degree program, including course registration, examination paperwork, thesis submission, and graduation paperwork. Maintain student database and student files
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and participate as a member of a team environment
Demonstrated working competency using Microsoft Office Programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Demonstrated careful attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines, and solve problems independently and creatively
Preferred
Some knowledge of University Policies, procedures and regulations is highly desirable
Some (6 months to 1 year) administrative experience is desirable
Previous experience working with graduate students or programs
Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Exceptional health coverage
University-paid life insurance
Robust retirement plans
Generous leave policies
24/7 support services
Well-being resources
Access to UI Health Care specialists
Advanced training
Leadership development
Tuition assistance
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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