Student & Program Coordinator

Title: Student & Program Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student & Program Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 39,600

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 29 faculty members, including 20 research-active faculty; over 100 graduate students; and approximately 200 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry, two new Associate Professors, and five new Assistant Professors in the past five years, and with plans to attain a core of 25 research-active faculty over the next few years. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and catalysis. New faculty have the opportunity to contribute to these areas, as well as interfacing with growing interdisciplinary programs in Chemical Biology and Chemistry Education. Further information about the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

This position has primary responsibility for overseeing recruiting, admissions, enrollment, and advising for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in the Chemistry Department. The position serves as the primary liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School, the College of Science, the Chemistry Graduate Affairs Committee, the Department Chair, and the Chemistry faculty on all matters involving the graduate program. The position also coordinates assessment and curriculum changes for both the graduate program and, to a lesser extent, the undergraduate programs in Chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional related experience in coordinating or administering higher education programming or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Previous experience with student recruiting. Experience with graduate student admissions, enrollment, and other university systems. Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Supervise a student assistant, when available, who helps with graduate and REU recruiting and admissions, course/program marketing, maintenance of physical and electronic displays of gradrelated information, and other duties as needed 
• Plan and coordinate significant events for the graduate and undergraduate program, including Graduate Visitation Weekend, Fall Mixer, Seminar Day, and Departmental Honors Day 
• As needed, provide support for students in the REU program, undergraduates seeking research experience, and high school groups visiting the department 
• Coordinate data collection and help prepare assessment reports for IE, THECB, accrediting agencies, and program reviews 
• Coordinate graduate student recruiting and admissions 
• Provide administrative support to the Graduate Affairs Committee and Undergraduate Affairs Committee; serve as liaison to the Toulouse Graduate School 
• Coordinate assignment of teaching assistantships, tuition benefits, and other forms of graduate student financial support; coordinate application and award process for departmental scholarships 
• Coordinate workflow for graduate and undergraduate curriculum changes, in cooperation with departmental faculty 
• Coordinate orientation, enrollment, and advising of graduate students in academic matters; monitor academic progress and degree plans 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

A typical Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule is expected.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.