Academic Program Coordinator
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Overview
Job Title: Academic Program Coordinator
Physical
Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary: $46,977 -$53,674
Basic FunctionTo coordinate and assist in the planning and management of a designated educational or student service program. Reports to designated supervisor.
Examples of DutiesDuties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Coordinate designated educational or student service program(s); ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
- Evaluate program(s) and make recommendations for change as needed.
- Perform assigned financial responsibilities for the program.
- May recruit, train, and supervise student instructors for program(s).
- Prepare and/or develop program/course materials; distribute materials to appropriate parties.
- Provide information to students/clients and serve as spokesperson for the program.
- Prepare and maintain mandatory program documentation and records.
- Coordinate meetings, conferences, or special activities.
- Collaborate with schools, departments, colleges, faculty members, etc., regarding program(s).
- May provide direct supervision of unclassified employees, and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Incumbents assigned to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program may also be required to:
Serve as the Program Site Coordinator;
Provide ongoing communication with the Program Director. - Incumbents assigned to Certificate Programs may also be required to:
Teach, advise, and supervise students in clinical settings.
Job-Specific Duties
The Academic Program Coordinator performs essential duties associated with the planning and management of nine graduate programs in the School of Biomedical Sciences. The job duties include (but are not limited to): being the cardholder and reconciler for the School’s P-card, scheduling student programming, processing graduate assistantships, tracking progress of graduate students and communicating regularly about approaching milestones, helping create and maintain the school’s budget, creating program promotional materials, maintaining the school’s website, collecting assessment data, coordinating recruitment events (i.e. virtual interviews, travel, hotel, food, and reserve rooms), organizing and coordinating review of graduate applications, and ensuring policies and guidelines are followed.
The Academic Program Coordinator works closely with the School Director and Executive Board to ensure smooth operation of day-to-day activities within the school.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of related experience.
License/Certification Knowledge OfPersonal computer applications
Skill InWritten and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability ToManage people and projects
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree preferred.
AssessmentsAsterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
None
Working Schedule Additional InformationMust pass a security check.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
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Disclaimer:
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