Graduate Student Coord II
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, University Professor, Academic Advising & Student Services
Details
Open Date 08/03/2026
Requisition Number PRN
45796B
Job Title Graduate Student Coord II
Working Title Graduate Student Coord II
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm during initial 6 months. After 6 months subject to review with possibility of one remote work day per week.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 45,450 to 50,000
Close Date 10/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
With moderate institutional and departmental knowledge, this position works within a graduate program(s) to coordinate a diverse population of students regarding their academic planning and progress.
This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through graduate degree programs.
Responsibilities
Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, course-planning, graduation tracking.
Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to GAPA or other relevant campus-based organizations that directly impact their position. Duties include sub-committee participation.
Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in degree requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.
Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing a mentoring program, student organization, etc.
Advises on graduate committee development. May assign course-work for specific program of study.
Provides curriculum feedback at the program level. May submit department curriculum changes to university-wide curriculum tracking.
Power user for University-wide application review platforms. Coordinate and organize admission portfolios for graduate committees.
Participates in recruitment activities for potential graduate student candidates. Processes graduate school applications and coordinates with graduate committees with any interview processes.
Acts in partnership with faculty to coordinate scheduling exams, or defenses. Assists students with developing a working relationship with faculty in the assigned program.
Participates in events management related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, graduate conferences, and professional development events.
With increased institutional knowledge, acts as a resource for graduate student roles and is a liaison between the department and the Graduate School on campus.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
2 years’ of related experience.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement…
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