This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $58,809/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

The Assistant Director, Graduate Studies provides overarching academic and admissions support for graduate programs, graduate students, and graduate faculty.

DUTIES

• Advises, counsels, and assists graduate students with program registration and application process, maintaining all relevant records and data
• Provides leadership for program development, operational procedures, organizational structure, and enhancement for graduate programs
• Provides oversight, direction, coordination, accountability, and management support for all activities and initiatives within the graduate programs
• Develops and manages the administrative infrastructure and support for graduate programs
• Advises potential graduate students on program and degree requirements and policy
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts recruitment programs for prospective students in consultation and collaboration with graduate program leadership, ensuring that all promotional information, including web content, is relevant and current.; creates presentations, schedules and leads information sessions, and conducts new student orientations as necessary
• Collaborates as necessary with academic chairs to ensure effective communication regarding program updates and student outcomes; provides information and data to the dean and academic chairs as necessary
• Participates in the admission and application process by conducting preliminary interviews, processing applications with supporting materials, and monitoring progress; assists with the enrollment process
• Supports the graduate leadership in the development and implementation of enforcing policies, processes, and procedures related to graduate studies
• Attends meetings and serves on committees and councils as required

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: None

Delegation of Work: N/A

Supervision Given: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of graduate programs in a higher education environment and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices; Knowledge of graduate program admissions requirements and prerequisites; Knowledge of relevant university policies and procedures

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, EAB Navigate, and PeopleSoft
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Abilities:

• Ability to make presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location: Works in an office environment

Physical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to unpleasant elements. An individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 30lbs.

EEO/AA

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience

License/Certification: None required