Graduate Student Coord III

Job Summary
With extensive 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. The Department of Population Health Sciences is seeking a motivated meticulous and professionally mature individual to oversee and administer the departments PhD program. Under the supervision of Department Chair Director of Graduate Studies and the Department Manager this position will be responsible for administering the education program using a continuous improvement frame designing curriculum advising and supporting students managing program funding solving related problems and evaluating and redesigning programs. Collaborates with departments and faculty to develop course and research programs. The Department of Population Health Sciences provides methodological expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impactdriven research and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and populationoriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research education and community engagement activities we promote patientcentered health care and the delivery of evidencebased health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research we strive to contribute to a world where all individualsregardless of socioeconomic status race ethnicity gender identity or sexualityhave the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary collaborative and innovative and we seek staff members who will thrive in this environment. As a university we are committed to supporting our faculty staff and students to lead balanced lives while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities
1. Plans develops and establishes new programs and conferences to meet identified needs of educational and research groups. 2. Coordinates academic and research programs strategic direction marketing goal achievement and product delivery. 3. Manages and participates in the admissions process including; scheduling interviews and meetings with applicants coordinating distribution of student materials facilitating Admissions Committee Meetings tracking applicants and extending admissions decisions and funding offers to applicants. 4. Oversees student recruitment including the planning and attending recruiting events locally and nationally managing recruitment material communicating with potential applicants and managing the programs social media accounts and webpage. 5. Student advising responsibilities including preadmissions advising tracking progress through the program and ensuring students meet program milestones. 6. Meeting regularly with students and the Director of Graduates Studies to discuss course planning opportunities for professional development share university resources and providing overall student support. 7. Onboarding and managing employment records for funded students. 8. Develops and administers annual education program budget. 9. Manages student funding awards and enrollment in the Tuition Benefit Program. 10. Facilitate biannual Curriculum Committee Meetings 11. Facilitate education meetings and retreats. 12. Assesses the past performance of academic and research programs though program evaluations. 13. Plan and schedule course offerings and program events. 14. Manage program records including course evaluations tracking core competencies and student successes. 15. Work closely with the Graduate School and other University of Utah departments to ensure programmatic compliance. 16. Other duties as appropriate. 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
Bachelors degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 4 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.