What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Program Coordinator position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
The Graduate Program Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, communications, and degree tracking for graduate students. This position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, and collaborates with employers, school districts, and other off-campus constituents. Using enrollment data, this position reports on graduate admissions outcomes and effectiveness.
Examples of Work Performed
1. Recruitment and Outreach
- Assist with the development and management of targeted communication strategies to attract a diverse group of students to all graduate study.
- Serve as a liaison between Academic Affairs and individual schools to coordinate recruitment and admission activities for each graduate program.
- Represent graduate study at recruiting events to enhance visibility.
- Implement, evaluate, and update graduate student recruitment plans.
- Stay informed about the curricula and requirements of all graduate programs.
- Create and update online orientation materials for incoming graduate students.
2. Application Process Management
- Stay informed about the latest graduate admission processes and enrollment criteria.
- Act as the primary contact for prospective graduate students, providing information, answering inquiries, and connecting applicants with appropriate academic programs.
- Oversee and manage the online application for graduate admissions.
- Ensure that application materials are complete and organized for faculty review when necessary.
- Monitor applications throughout the process to ensure timely decision-making.
- Assist in gathering data on current and past applications and admissions, tracking graduate enrollments, and providing recommendations for improvements in recruitment and application procedures.
3. Operational Responsibilities
- Assist with generating weekly reports and analyzing data related to enrollment, retention, graduation, and other relevant metrics.
- Maintain knowledge and professional development in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
- Work experience in higher education.
- Experience and knowledge working with PeopleSoft or other student information software
- Excellent computer skills as well as the ability to successfully communicate technical details to a general audience.
- Detail oriented in data entry and review.
- Ability to prioritize work, maintain a steady workflow, and complete projects/orders in a timely fashion.
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications & experience. Attractive & comprehensive fringe benefit package. Annual salary range is $48,230-$60,287.
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NSCPA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1512P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
01/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator.
General Information
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $48,230 - $60,287
