Graduate Program Coordinator

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department: CAS Administrative Support

Classification: Office Specialist 2

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,Ongoing

Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per hour

FTE: 1.0

October 12, 2026; position open until filled

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub ofthe University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences,CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills toaddress real-world challenges.

CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellenceand advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

This position is in an Academic Service Unit (ASU), which houses staff and managers who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS.

The Graduate Program Coordinator supports graduate students withinthe assigned Academic Support Unit (ASU), and assists the Academic Programs Manager in administrative tasks and special projects,developing an in-depth knowledge and expertise to consistently coordinate and administer graduate program operations and special projects in assigned areas. This position is a primary, day-to-daypoint of contact for graduate students, responsible for independently communicating with individuals and groups at alllevels of the university to research and interpret information.

This position oversees and coordinates the administration of the graduate programs within the assigned ASU. In assigned areas, the position will provide guidance to students and faculty related to curriculum, application requirements, academic planning andscheduling, and special programs. This position also assists the Academic Programs Manager and ASU faculty with special projects asneeded. This position is responsible for communicating with current and prospective students about deadlines, rules, and requirements;managing

graduate websites; graduate student recruitment efforts toward enrollment goals; maintaining graduate student records;monitoring student progress, and compiling all graduate applications.

The Graduate Program Coordinator also works with the Psychology Director of Clinical Training to support clinical programadministration, including student admissions and recruitment,regulatory requirements, and accreditation through the American Psychological Association (APA) and Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). In addition, this role supports current student academic and program milestones and provides program verification for alumni.

Special projects require independent research, analysis, review,and interpretation. The position may initiate and/or propose such projects and studies, or be assigned projects from Department Heads, Directors, or Academic Programs Manager. This position has responsibility for undertaking projects from set-up through completion and has near-exclusive control of many projects.

Examples of projects include special event planning (e.g.,symposia, conferences, etc.) and course schedule development.

This position reports directly to the Academic Programs Manager…