Expert Coordinator, MS and Doctoral Programs and Career Development

Posting Number req
27199

Department AZCOPH Stdt Svcs & Acad Affrs

Department Website Link https://publichealth.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

The Expert Coordinator of MS and Doctoral Programs and Career Development provides leadership, administration, and operational management for MS and doctoral programs within the College of Public Health, including main campus, online, hybrid, and global programs. The position serves as the primary point of contact for MS and doctoral students, faculty, Office of Student Affairs team, and university partners and is responsible for enhancing student success, persistence, academic progress, and post-graduation outcomes.

The position integrates MS and doctoral program administration with comprehensive student support and career development to promote graduate student success across the student lifecycle. Responsibilities include academic program coordination, student advising and support, career coaching and development programming, employer engagement, and coordination with university-level career services. Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty program directors, and university partners, the position supports students from recruitment and enrollment through academic progression, degree completion, and preparation for their next professional or academic opportunity

The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Vice Dean for Education & Faculty Affairs to ensure alignment between MS and doctoral program administration, academic priorities, and student success. The position also works closely with faculty program directors, the Office of Student Affairs, and other College and University partners to support the academic progression and overall experience of MS and doctoral students.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

• Manage day-to-day operations of doctoral programs across on campus, online, and international modalities.
• Coordinate, onboarding, orientation, registration, academic progression, and graduation processes.
• Collaborate with Sr. Coordinator of Graduate Admissions.
• Monitor student milestones including:
  • Plan of study approvals
  • Qualifying/comprehensive examinations
  • Dissertation proposal defenses
  • Dissertation completion
  • Graduation clearance
• Maintain accurate student records and program databases.
• Prepare reports related to enrollment, retention, time-to-degree, completion rates, and student outcomes.
• Assist with accreditation activities and assessment reporting.
• Develop and maintain doctoral program policies, handbooks, and student resources.

• Serve as a primary student services contact for MS and doctoral students.
• Guide students through academic policies and administrative procedures.
• Identify and address barriers to retention, progression, and completion.
• Connect students with academic support, wellness resources, disability services, and university offices as needed.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and policy interpretation in collaboration with faculty and administration.

• Coordinate support services for online and international doctoral students.
• Ensure consistency of student experiences across learning…