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Job Summary

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) is looking for a Graduate Program Coordinator who is committed to and passionate about assisting students with their development and success in academic programs. The Graduate Program Coordinator is an important member of the NERS student services team, providing high-quality and impactful programs/resources to graduate students. The individual will manage the daily operations and management of the entire graduate student lifecycle. A few of the primary responsibilities include providing advising to NERS graduate students, leading recruitment and admissions processes, onboarding new graduate students, and processing graduate student fellowship funding and benefits.

The Graduate Program Coordinator will report to the Student Administration Manager.
 

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) at the University of Michigan has an extensive history of engineering education and research. Our top-ranked department (US News & Works Report: #1 graduate program) has world-renowned faculty, alumni, and students who are actively working to solve problems in energy, medicine, security, and space using nuclear, radiological, and plasma processes.

Responsibilities*

Graduate Student Support (50%)

Serve as the key staff member for NERS graduate programs and is the primary contact for academic and administrative needs for the graduate program. Act as a liaison between graduate students and their faculty advisors. Coordinate with faculty advisors and provide academic advising regarding students' program progress and barriers.Meet with graduate students to provide information, recommendations, and resource referrals as appropriate, regarding a variety of topics such as program degree requirements, university/college/department policies and procedures, and non-academic factors affecting performance and overall success.Maintain student records and degree milestones paperwork.

Graduate Student Recruitment & Admissions (25%)

Coordinate with University, College, and Departmental staff to implement student admissions and onboarding.Manage graduate recruitment events (EMERGE, Annual Visit) and develop new recruitment initiatives.Oversee the graduate program admissions process for the department, including assisting the Graduate Program Committee and working with faculty.Promote graduate programs and act as a primary point of contact for prospective students.

General Graduate Student Services Administration (25%)

Collaborate with research administration staff and human resources to process fellowship funding and benefits for graduate students.Cross-collaborate with inter-department, college, and university partners to develop community-building opportunities for students.Run reports, analyze, and provide data and information to faculty and staff leadership.Other duties as assigned.
 Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of experience in higher education in student services-related roles or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.Demonstrated history of working diplomatically with faculty, staff, and students under a variety of circumstances, in an academic setting.Demonstrated work history in providing exemplary customer service, working independently with a service-oriented approach to tasks.Familiarity with university policies and procedures, particularly relating to student services supporting graduate students.Experience navigating web-based systems and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite Software, and Google collaboration tools.Experience managing several projects at once.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Desired Qualifications*Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related field.At least two (2) years of experience in graduate student advising, with experience coordinating student outreach and programming.Familiarity with M-Pathways/Wolverine Access, Business Objects, and College of Engineering systems.Experience in processing graduate student funding and benefits.
 Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.