Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region. With more than 30 SBS majors, the College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. Seven of our graduate programs are nationally ranked in the top 25, including top 5 programs in anthropology, geography, political philosophy, and creative nonfiction. With a wide range of subjects to choose from, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

The University of Arizona's Department School of Anthropology within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) invites you to apply to the role of Program Coordinator.

This role is responsible for curriculum and enrollment across all academic programs, as well as administrative support for the School of Anthropology. The position coordinates a graduate program consisting of two degree programs: the PhD and Master's programs. Responsibilities include serving as the liaison between graduate students and the Graduate College and as the primary administrative contact for faculty who work with graduate students.

Administrative support is provided to the Director of Graduate Studies and the school director. The role oversees the graduate student process from pre-application and recruitment through application and enrollment and throughout students' tenure in their programs. Key duties include responding to graduate student inquiries; processing financial aid, scholarships, and graduate applications; and managing official paperwork to verify graduate student milestones. The role also collaborates with the Outreach Coordinator on events related to graduate students.

Additionally, this individual works with the Associate Director on the schedule of classes and staffing of said courses in the School of Anthropology.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Curriculum & Enrollment Coordination:

• Maintain and
  update schedule of classes for undergraduate and graduate courses across
  all modalities and sessions/semesters.
• Coordinate
  course details and catalog updates, including course/program add requests,
  course modifications, and course inactivation for undergraduate and
  graduate programs.
• Monitor
  class and departmental enrollment data, SCH, and majors and various
  reports for enrollment, temporary teaching budget, RCM, etc.
• Support
  the submission of proposals for new majors, minors, and certificates.
• Collaborate
  with others on the SBS Temporary Teaching Budget Report.
• Register
  undergraduate and graduate students in classes, as needed.
• In coordination
  with the Outreach Coordinator, manage student internships and coordinate
  with supervisors from partner organizations.

Graduate Program Coordination:

• Coordinate graduate
  program application and admissions process with GradApp.
• In
  coordination with the Outreach Coordinator, ensure incoming graduate
  students are oriented into the program.
• Assist in coordinating and managing
  orientation and graduation ceremonies.
• Provide
  support to graduate student advisors and the Director of Graduate Studies
  with GradPath forms, student self-evaluations and general communications.
• Meet
  and assist graduate students throughout their course of study, including
  registration, plan of study, petitions, written and oral comprehensive
  exams and PhD defense scheduling.
• Monitor
  graduate student progress using GradPath and maintain graduate student
  files.
• Work
  with Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate studies to coordinate scholarships,
  assistantships, student funding, assignments, and generate offer letters.
• Work
  with instructors to help manage GTA semester evaluations.

Administrative Support:

• Support Directors
  of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, the Curriculum Committee, and the
  Manager of Administration.
• Perform
  administrative tasks related to the daily operation of academic programs,
  including departmental files, course syllabi, course evaluations, course
  descriptions, book orders, change of grade forms, etc.
• Collaborate
  with and assist department personnel on logistics for events, committee
  meetings, orientations, speaker visits, and retreats.
• Advise
  on academic policies and procedures related to graduate students.
• Other
  duties as assigned.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's
  degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level
  experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience,
  or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Master's degree in related field.

Please upload your cover letter as a separate attachment.