New

Graduate Program Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 30, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Further questions can be addressed to the chair of search committee: Dr. Jessica Schlueter.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	014257
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Graduate Program Coordinator
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Work Location	Bioinformatics
Salary Range	$63,156 - $72,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The mission of the Bioinformatics and Genomics Department is to develop novel computational approaches to important biological problems, and to provide training in the science that underlies them.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator beginning immediately. The duties of the Graduate Program Coordinator are in four main areas: Student recruitment - Travel to career and graduate fairs, undergraduate institutions, promote the program to UNC Charlotte undergraduates, and maintain an active social media presence for the department. Communication with prospective students. Monitor the departmental general email account. Student advising - Meet each semester with MS and certificate students to advise on course selection and ensure that students maintain progress toward graduation. Program administration - Manage annual course catalog and website updates, maintain student files, assist with management of program budget, coordinate with the MS and PhD program directors for program administration support. Liaison to the graduate student organization and aid in event planning for the department. Assessment and reporting - Collect data on student recruitment, retention, graduation, and on alumni outcomes. Assist on reporting for SLO outcomes for graduate programs.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Develop and maintain contacts in undergraduate programs statewide and will travel to conferences and feeder institutions to recruit potential students for PhD and MS programs. Act as primary academic advisor to MS, and certificate students and will assist PhD academic advisors in maintaining progress records. Maintain admissions, enrollment, progress, and placement records for all graduate and undergraduate students and update course catalogs. Administer the program's web, social networking presence, and marketing materials. Assist the department chair in managing the program budget (SBTI funds).
Minimum Education/Experience	Masters in Higher Education Administration or a related discipline, or Masters in Bioinformatics, with 2 years experience in teaching, assessment and/or program administration.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	The ideal candidate would combine knowledge of bioinformatics subject matter and life science industries with recent training or direct experience in higher education administration. Experience with academic information systems is needed and experience with effective use of social media is highly desirable.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	N/A
Special Notes to Applicants	Further questions can be addressed to the chair of search committee: Dr. Jessica Schlueter. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
Posting Open Date	01/27/2025
Posting Close Date	02/08/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	03/03/2025
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Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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