Senior Student Program Coordinator – School of Architecture

Senior Student Program Coordinator – School of Architecture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the work to be performed.
• At least five years of experience in student program coordination and/or program management in an educational environment.
• Proven leadership experience in the field of graduate student education.
• A demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated innovation, initiative, follow-through, tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment while working with students, families, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Punctuality and professional demeanor.
• Strong ability to lead and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SOA graduate students and SOA graduate program advisors.
• Serve as the primary SOA Graduate School liaison.
• Effectively communicate, document, and maintain digital records for degree requirements, degree progress, academic standards, course selection, administrative processes, campus resources, and SOA and UT policies.
• Manage graduate registration and other university processes.
• Serve as the primary SOA graduate grade representative.
• Develop, administer, and explore new models of effective delivery of services for graduate students.
• Execute tasks and assignments which require specialized knowledge and skills of SOA graduate programs and processes.
• Provide practical solutions in the resolution of complex issues.
• Advocate for student interests as a member of SOA Graduate Studies Committees.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and graduate program activities (i.e., University’s Graduate Coordinator Network, etc.) and as needed for university-wide and school-wide events, including Commencement, graduate orientation, and recruitment activities.
• Assist with admissions coordination as needed, serving as back-up for the Graduate Admissions Coordinator and supporting of graduate admissions functions and tasks.
• Assist with the coordination and collaboration of data collection and analysis in support of SOA graduate program goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess education or experience that exceeds the required minimum qualifications.
• Demonstrated interest in architecture, design, or fine arts.
• Recent and relevant experience performing similar tasks within an academic institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, formatting, and editing professional business correspondence on behalf of an academic leader in a university setting.
• Familiarity with university applications and systems necessary for daily operations.
• General knowledge of UT procedures and policy.