What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Program Administrator, Pharmaceutical Sciences position at University at Buffalo?
Position Summary
The (SPPS) is seeking a proactive and student centered professional to serve as Graduate Program Administrator . In this newly created role, the successful candidate will support the daily operations of the graduate programs (MS / PhD) while working closely with student, faculty, SPPS senior leadership, the Office of Student Success and Engagement (OSSE), and the Office of Finance and Administration.
The Graduate Program Administrator will be engaged in all aspects of graduate student experience including recruitment, admissions, student services and program management. Specific duties include, but are not limited to :
- Serve as the primary contact for incoming and current students, supporting them throughout the admissions process and academic journey.
- Coordinate onboarding, enrollment, tuition remission, appointment, and academic monitoring
- Facilitate recruitment strategies and marketing initiatives, working closely with the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Director of Graduate Programs and Director of Admissions to promote the program’s mission.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the graduate program, responding to student inquiries, including tracking student degree progress, coordinating services, and ensuring program milestones are met.
- Plan and execute events such as recruitment fairs, prospective and accepted student information sessions, Pharmacy Summer Institute, Open Houses, Orientation, Commencement, and Alumni Reunion in support of the recruitment of SPPS graduate students.
- Provide admissions and recruitment, post-admittance, and ongoing student support.
Successful candidate must be able to collaborate with and support multiple members of a diverse school and university community, participating wherever necessary to ensure smooth and efficient operations, as well as continuously analyzing the work and identifying areas for improvement. They must be able to multitask across strategic project areas, ensure consistent follow-up and follow-through and have excellent communication skills.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications
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Physical Demands Salary Range $55,151 - $65,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants : a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Salary : $55,151 - $65,000
