Graduate Program Director Support - Graduate Assistant
Graduate Program Director Support - Graduate Assistant
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03-08-2025
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Job Description
80% Graduate Program Director and Graduate Recruiter Support
10% - Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours/week; flexible schedule
Contact Information to Applicants
John Bricklemyer: or
Position Overview
The Graduate Program Director Support Graduate Assistant (GA) is responsible for assisting School of Professional Studies (SPS) graduate program directors with compiling databases of alumni and current students establishing a process to keep alumni lists current creating lecture slides from provided notes and book highlights converting syllabi into Simple Syllabus and assisting the SPS graduate recruiter and program directors in representing the SPS graduate programs at local events. The goal of the position is to conduct program data analysis provide curriculum development support to the SPS graduate program directors and assist the SPS graduate recruiter to develop and promote programs that attract greater enrollment in SPS graduate programs. Acquiring a breadth and depth of knowledge across academic offerings and support is required for the success of this position.
The person in this position must understand and adhere to FERPA and institutional compliance expectations. This position partially supports the educational needs of Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) programs funded through a 1/8 of a cent sales tax within Johnson County. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year.
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceedmaximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 1/24/2025. Application deadline is 2/7/2025.
80% Graduate Program Director and Graduate Recruiter Support
- Analyze graduate program data in coordination with the graduate program directors to provide insight for future program changes.
- Work with graduate program directors to create/modify lecture slides from provided notes and book highlights.
- Work with graduate program directors and faculty to convert/develop syllabi for graduate courses utilizing the Simple Syllabus tool.
- Assist the SPS graduate recruiter in developing/executing recruitment presentations for small groups large groups and individuals on campus and at events in the local Kansas City Metro area.
- Support marketing efforts for graduate programs including content creation origination updates and support in conjunction with the SPS graduate program directors and recruiter.
- Assist in the development of a graduate program alumni database and an associated process to keep it updated.
- Assist in the development and execution of a graduate student exit survey for each graduate program.
- Participate in meetings within the School of Professional Studies and Admissions.
- Assist in developing long-term strategic program plans in collaboration with SPS graduate program directors.
- Recommend best practices and assist in implementing strategies to increase the number of graduate applications from a wider range of populations in collaboration with the SPS graduate program directors and recruiter.
- Assist in responding to prospective student inquiries via telephone and email.
- Direct prospective students to faculty and program directors as appropriate.
- Identify prospective graduate student needs within SPS.
- Present identified needs to the SPS leadership team.
- Develop implement and coordinate a working project to benefit graduate recruitment strategies or graduate curriculum development within SPS.
10% - Other duties as assigned
- Support for ongoing graduate student success efforts.
- Support for SPS graduate graduation celebrations.
- Support outreach to community workforce partners to include supporting on-campus group visits.
- Other SPS-related initiatives.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours/week; flexible schedule
Contact Information to Applicants
John Bricklemyer: or
- Enrolled as a degree-seeking KU graduate student in at least 6 hours or a post-comp doctoral student enrolled in dissertation hours for the Fall and Spring semesters that the appointment is held and in academic good standing. Summer enrollment is not required.
- Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.
- Experience applying strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Availability to work five days per week. A hybrid schedule that allows for remote work may be planned with your supervisor.
- Reliable access to transportation to the Edwards Campus and local events in the Kansas City Metro area.
- During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
- Specialized knowledge related to the position (for example coursework in any School of Professional Studies graduate program or any of the following courses: C&T 709 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction; C&T 803 Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction; C&T 801 Planning for School Improvement; ELPS 756 Data-Driven Leadership; ELPS 781 Introduction to Higher Education; ELPS 883 Student Development Theory; ELPS 885 Assessment & Evaluation; EMGT 824 Product Marketing for Engineering Managers; MKTG 752 Integrated Marketing Communications or; JMC 820 Marketing Fundamentals).
- Effective oral communication skills to reach a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook Teams and Office Suite products.
Position Overview
The Graduate Program Director Support Graduate Assistant (GA) is responsible for assisting School of Professional Studies (SPS) graduate program directors with compiling databases of alumni and current students establishing a process to keep alumni lists current creating lecture slides from provided notes and book highlights converting syllabi into Simple Syllabus and assisting the SPS graduate recruiter and program directors in representing the SPS graduate programs at local events. The goal of the position is to conduct program data analysis provide curriculum development support to the SPS graduate program directors and assist the SPS graduate recruiter to develop and promote programs that attract greater enrollment in SPS graduate programs. Acquiring a breadth and depth of knowledge across academic offerings and support is required for the success of this position.
The person in this position must understand and adhere to FERPA and institutional compliance expectations. This position partially supports the educational needs of Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) programs funded through a 1/8 of a cent sales tax within Johnson County. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year.
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceedmaximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 1/24/2025. Application deadline is 2/7/2025.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Student
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