Duties And Responsibilities
Graduate Program Manager : Coordinate the graduate student programs in the four discipline areas in the department (MathEducation Mathematics Statistics and Data Science) Manage and implement associated department and university policies and procedures in conjunction with the Graduate School Registrars Office and the Office of International Programs including new hire paperwork for graduate students. Oversee and process MS and PhD application materials graduate student appointment paperwork and graduate student tuition waiver allocations. Assist in the recruitment of graduate students. Organize and coordinate new graduate student orientation working with the Graduate Program Committee course supervisors and the GTA Induction Team. Manage graduate student space assignments in compliance with College and University policies. Communications/Events : Manage and oversee the planning administration and coordination of special events in the department including booking locations assisting with transportation and lodging reservations overseeing/managing event budgets ordering refreshments and gathering and compiling meeting materials. Create department marketing and promotional materials relating to the graduate program working with University Communications and the Undergraduate Program Manager ensuring compliance and implementation of University brand Guidelines Manage and maintain graduate web pages ensuring web sites adhere to College and University guidelines. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to : Schedule graduate classrooms organize and maintain paper and electronic graduate student files and serve as the first point of graduate student contact for the department. Assist Department Head in making appropriate teaching assignments for graduate students based on knowledge of graduate student individual progress. In conjunction with Department Head and MSU Alumni Foundation manage the scholarship awarding process for graduate research fellowships and graduate student travel fellowships. Manage graduate student awards: Solicit applications and coordinate faculty review and student notification. Maintain uptodate budget records for graduate appointments. Provide backup coverage to other department office staff.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Required Experience:
IC