Graduate Coordinator

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official

Title:

Academic Services Intermediate Professional

Working Title:

Graduate Coordinator

FTE:
Full time 1.0 (100%) FTE | In-Person

Salary Range: $54,797 - $60,565

Position #

- Requisition #40226

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work.

As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers
* This position will provide an extensive array of independent and high-level professional and operational support to the administration, faculty, staff and students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). This position is responsible for processing graduate applications, executing student service activities, event management, and graduate program administration. This position will work closely with department faculty to support the educational mission of the department, and will collaborate with the department program manager to support department initiatives and strategic planning.

Graduate Coordinator

What you will do:

Graduate Program Administration: (40%)

* Manage the graduate application and admissions process from submission through decision.

* Track application materials and monitor processing workflows to ensure completeness and timeliness.

* Route applications to the Graduate Committee and generate admission decisions and letters.

* Communicate admission outcomes to the Graduate School and International Admissions.

* Collaborate with the Dean's Office Admissions and Enrollment Director to obtain and manage applicant materials.

* Compile and analyze application data; partner with Institutional Research and Graduate Education to support reporting needs.

* Coordinate administration of MS and PhD programs in collaboration with the department's Graduate Committee.

* Develop and maintain reports, forms, and administrative documentation to ensure accurate recordkeeping.

* Collect, enter, and manage data; produce routine and ad hoc reports.

* Maintain files, records, logs, and tracking systems.

* Review and submit graduate faculty appointments to Graduate Education/Graduate School.

* Support development of accreditation reports.

Graduate Advising: 20%

* Develop and implement advising strategies to improve student performance, retention, and degree progression.

* Advise graduate students on degree requirements, milestones, and academic planning.

* Support faculty in administering graduate programs and advising students.

* Guide students and faculty in navigating university systems, policies, and academic processes at CU Denver.

Graduate Program Student Services: 20%

* Plan and execute graduate orientation sessions, welcome events, and student programming.

* Advise students on academic programs, admission requirements, and university policies and procedures.

* Serve as a primary resource on academic policies, processes, and student responsibilities.

* Educate students on compliance with federal (FERPA, ADA), state (e.g., COF), and institutional regulations.

* Resolve registration issues and process schedule adjustments, special processing, and record changes.

* Prepare graduation files and assist the department chair with degree audits.

* Process student tuition stipends.

Graduate Admissions and Outreach: 15%

* Oversee and manage application tracking in Slate, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

* Monitor application processing, route files for review, and coordinate decision workflows.

* Generate admission decisions and communicate outcomes to college and Graduate School partners.

* Stay current on curriculum, policies, and procedures at department, college, and university levels.

* Serve as the department's central communication hub for graduate education information.

* Develop and implement recruitment and marketing strategies in partnership with the Graduate Committee, department leadership, and Dean's Office.

Additional Responsibilities: 5%

* Perform other duties as assigned in support of graduate programs and departmental operations.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, education, psychology, counseling, a STEM field or other relevant field.

* One (1) year experience in admissions,…