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Graduate Program Coordinator

  • 531858
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Computer Science
  • Administrative / Clerical
  • Staff
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Graduate Program Coordinator provides vital support to the Graduate Program Office in the Department of Computer Science by providing administrative support, student services, and professional development initiatives. This role ensures the effective operation of graduate programs, facilitates student success, and fosters strong communication between stakeholders.

This role involves providing administrative support by managing central email accounts, maintaining enrollment data, coordinating events, and overseeing key processes like grade change requests and GTA contracts. Additionally, it includes supporting program administration for the CS 4+1 Accelerated M.S. program and serving as a liaison for the CS Graduate Council. The position prioritizes student support, including advising on degree requirements, processing academic forms, managing deadlines, and organizing workshops to enhance student engagement. Professional development is also emphasized, with ongoing training in areas such as FERPA, student wellness, and university policies.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree.

- Familiarity with academic settings and student services in a college or university environment.

- Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills, with the ability to navigate multi-step processes and a willingness to explore innovative/creative solutions.

- Capacity to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in environments with frequent distractions, interruptions, and high-demand situations involving students and/or faculty.

- Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills to ensure professional and effective interactions with a diverse population.

 

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficiency in using platforms such as Banner, Navigate, and Microsoft Office.

- Familiarity with graduate-level academic programs and processes.

- Knowledge of computer science and research practices.

 

Appointment Type

Regular

 

Salary Information

$37,000 - $47,000 annually

 

Review Date

01/02/2025

 

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Joe Morgan at jmorgan99@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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