Graduate Student Coord II

Job Summary

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering invites applications for the position of Graduate Coordinator II. We are seeking a highly organized, service‑oriented professional who is passionate about supporting student success and fostering a collaborative academic environment.

• Guide graduate students from admission through graduation, coordinating records, programs of study, and academic milestones to support timely and successful degree completion.
• Manage graduate admissions processes, including application review coordination, communication with graduate committees, admission paperwork and onboarding processes for students when they arrive to campus.
• Partner with faculty to ensure exams, defenses, and advising processes are completed, while fostering productive student‑faculty relationships within programs.
• Interpret, communicate, and implement university policies and degree requirement updates, ensuring accurate advising and compliance with institutional standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and the Graduate School, acting as a trusted resource for graduate students and faculty.
• Support curriculum and graduate committee processes by coordinating feedback, evaluations, and program‑level communications.
• Enhance the graduate student experience through recruitment initiatives, orientation, mentoring programs, and professional development and community‑building events.
• Engage in campus‑wide professional development communities and departmental initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement while expanding professional expertise.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Two 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.

• 14.2% employer retirement contribution (automatic and immediately vested)
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• 11 paid holidays per year plus monthly vacation accruals
• Excellent, affordable health insurance options through the University of Utah health system
• Tuition reduction for employees and family members
• Options for short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans
• Free public transportation pass

• Requisition Number: PRN
  44400B
• Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm with one hour lunch; campus telecommuting program permits one remote day per week. Rare evening or weekend event participation may be required.
• Location:
  
  Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $45,450 to $55,000
• Close Date: 4/30/2026