Graduate Affairs Coordinator
Graduate Affairs Coordinator
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Job Description
College of Optics and Photonics:
The College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) one of the 13 colleges at the University of Central Florida (UCF) offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Optics and Photonics and a B.S. in Photonic Science and Engineering. The faculty engages in a broad spectrum of research covering all areas of optics and photonics ranging from fundamental physics to device and systems research. The college has 35 core faculty members over 19 faculty members with joint appointments about 60 research scientists and postdoctoral fellows and over 130 graduate students and 170 undergraduate students.
UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to almost 72000 students offering 194 bachelors and masters degrees and 34 doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and over 147 countries. As one of the largest universities in the country UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships worldclass research with local and global impact and the integration of technology and learning.
Additional information is available at Opportunity:
CREOL the College of Optics and Photonics is looking to hire a Graduate Affairs Coordinator. The position will be involved in all activities related to academic admissions registration financial aid services and orientation for current and potential University students. In addition this position recruits evaluates and participates in the selection of candidates for admission. The Graduate Affairs Coordinator will also coordinate with all organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process and advise applicants about educational planning.
Responsibilities:
Office Management: Oversee the daily operations of the CREOL Graduate Office ensuring efficient administrative support streamlined processes and effective coordination of graduate program activities.
Admissions Process for M.S. and Ph.D. Programs: Review applications facilitate admissions reviews/selection with the committee and make recommendations.
Academic Progress Registration & Policy Advising: Ensure enrollment and degree programs; Assist the Associate Dean with program accreditation; Run enrollment and admission reports; Assist with student qualifying and candidacy exams and formation of committees.
Marketing & Recruitment: Attend graduate events and conferences; Organize and run prospective student visits; Help with the College marketing materials and advertisements and maintain the CREOL student webpage & social media.
Fellowships Scholarships University Awards Student Accounts: Work with the Associate Dean to develop new graduate enrollment projections to determine fellowships scholarships awards & tuition waiver needs.
Curriculum and Scheduling: Collect college syllabi and post them on the website; Process catalog changes; Order textbooks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors and 2 years of relevant experience or Masters degree and 0 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience working in admissions academic advising or a student services environment.
Experience using higher education systems and tools including PeopleSoft Slate Aurora ViewStar GradInfo and/or similar tools.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and events (e.g. campus visits conferences orientation).
Proficiency in digital marketing tools or content management systems to support web updates and social media for student recruitment.
Proven experience in overseeing daytoday office functions ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to advise and support students and applicants.
Demonstrated ability to manage academic processes such as admissions registration graduation audits and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
Familiarity with graduate financial aid processes including fellowships scholarships tuition waivers and graduate funding models would be useful.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application please include a resume. A cover letter is encouraged.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 to $22.57. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
Classification Title: Graduate Admissions Coordinator I
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As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL)Work Schedule
MondayFriday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with expectation of flexed scheduled due to occasional events in evenings and/or weekendsType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$20.29 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
