Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Program Coordinator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Location
- Tucson Campus

Position Highlights
- At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region.

With more than 30 SBS majors, the College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. Seven of our graduate programs are nationally ranked in the top 25, including top 5 programs in anthropology, geography, political philosophy, and creative nonfiction. With a wide range of subjects to choose from, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

The University of Arizona's Department School of Anthropology within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) invites you to apply to the role of Program Coordinator. This role is responsible for curriculum and enrollment across all academic programs, as well as administrative support for the School of Anthropology. The position coordinates a graduate program consisting of two degree programs: the PhD and Master's programs.

Responsibilities include serving as the liaison between graduate students and the Graduate College and as the primary administrative contact for faculty who work with graduate students. Administrative support is provided to the Director of Graduate Studies and the school director. The role oversees the graduate student process from pre-application and recruitment through application and enrollment and throughout students' tenure in their programs.

Key duties include responding to graduate student inquiries; processing financial aid, scholarships, and graduate applications; and managing official paperwork to verify graduate student milestones. The role also collaborates with the Outreach Coordinator on events related to graduate students. Additionally, this individual works with the Associate Director on the schedule of classes and staffing of said courses in the School of Anthropology.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Outstanding U of A benefits include 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Curriculum & Enrollment Coordination:

• Maintain and update schedule of classes for undergraduate and graduate courses across all modalities and sessions/semesters.
• Coordinate course details and catalog updates, including course/program add requests, course modifications, and course inactivation for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Monitor class and departmental enrollment data, SCH, and majors and various reports for enrollment, temporary teaching budget, RCM, etc.
• Support the submission of proposals for new majors, minors, and certificates.
• Collaborate with others on the SBS Temporary Teaching Budget Report.
• Register undergraduate and graduate students in classes, as needed.
• In coordination with the Outreach Coordinator, manage student internships and coordinate with supervisors from partner organizations.

Graduate Program Coordination:

• Coordinate graduate program application and admissions process with Grad App.
• In coordination with the Outreach Coordinator, ensure incoming graduate students are oriented into the program.
• Assist in coordinating and managing orientation and graduation ceremonies.
• Provide support to graduate student advisors and the Director of Graduate Studies with Grad Path forms, student self-evaluations and general communications.
• Meet and assist graduate students throughout their course of study, including registration, plan of study, petitions, written and oral comprehensive exams and PhD defense scheduling.
• Monitor graduate student progress using Grad Path and maintain graduate student files.
• Work with Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate studies to coordinate scholarships, assistantships, student funding, assignments, and generate offer letters.
• Work with instructors to help manage GTA semester…