AuE Graduate Student Services Coordinator

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Serves as the Graduate Student Services Coordinator for Clemson University’s Automotive Engineering (AuE) department, located at the CU-ICAR Campus in Greenville, SC. Supports master’s and PhD students in areas including, but not limited to: course selection, academic progress, registration, and university procedures/deadlines. Assists staff and faculty with items related to these areas. Supports recruitment and other student-focused events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Monitors and counsels students on academic progress. Advises and counsels students on course selection and registration procedures. Reviews student Plans of Study (GS2) and advises on changes if required. Advises and counsels students on University and departmental policies, engagement opportunities, and personal development. Identifies student issues and refers students to other campus resources as needed.

Supports the planning and execution of student-related departmental events, including but not limited to:
Main Campus Showcase, AuE Career Fair, AuE Open House, Fellowship Ceremony, Graduations, UG Brick Ceremonies, AuE Orientation, Welcome at the Watt, other ad hoc recruitment events (e.g. SAE events). Assists with college recruiting and engagement programming as required (e.g. Major Discovery Night, STEM All-In).

Coordinates and manages course schedule development and input of the schedule into the University’s scheduling system. Activities include adding/changing sections, managing capacities, adding instructors, adjusting or locating rooms, and setting meeting times. Assists in resolving registration problems including overrides, requesting a closed course, and registration errors. Interfaces with registration services to ensure all University rules and regulations are met.

Manages assistantship contracts & fellowship commitments. Liaise with departmental payroll staff. Manages the review of applications for graduate programs and enters decisions where applicable. Coordinates the logistics needed for the PhD qualifying exam, PhD proposal, and final dissertation/thesis defense.

Serves on departmental or university committees as needed. Participates in departmental, college, and university wide initiatives related to advising and student success by providing staff support, knowledge, and expertise to ensure a successful program. Attends relevant meetings and serves as a liaison for the department.

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience - Experience in Student Services Programs

JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• Stand for prolonged period
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• Walk or move about
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• Move, transport, raise or lower
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

5% - Overnight Travel

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected…