Graduate Program Coordinator in Bioengineering Dept

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 43940 - 52740

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the cornerstone of our Graduate Program in Bioengineering youll orchestrate essential student services including admissions coordination student record management through Banner systems and financial support administration. Youll serve as a trusted advisor to graduate students helping navigate degree requirements while computing vital program statistics. Your role extends to recruiting promising candidates and spearheading diversity initiatives that enrich our academic community.

Position Number: S71960

This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $43940-$52740 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Graduate Application Administration
Administers College Admissions Software
Processes applications log into data system create cover sheet for committee
Submits completed applications to Graduate Admissions Committee
Prepares Research Associate/Teaching Assistant appointment letters for Bioengineering graduate students.
Prepares decision letters and notifies applicants of acceptance and rejections
Submits applicable international student information to the Office of International Students and Scholars and to the English as a Second Language office along with ESL requirements needed by applicant
Assists graduate students with required documentation including admissions documents.
Conducts degree audit communication with the Deans office and Registrars office.
Coordinates correspondence with Graduate Curriculum and Advisory Committees.
Provides updated course descriptions and enrollment information for faculty and graduate students
Collects nominations for various college level fellowships and completes data entry in College Admissions Software
Provides payroll information for teaching assistantships and departmental graduate assistantships
Prepares and processes the graduate student financial support letters and collects tuition award forms (RAs TAs DGAs Fellowships Rossin Teaching Doctoral Fellowships University and Presidential Fellowships)
Provides department support for graduate accreditation process
Recruits potential domestic doctoral students for the PhD College Recruiting event organizes the department schedule in conjunction with the Graduate Faculty
Collaborates with the Deans office marketing department to maintain and update the departments graduate program website
Prepares and sends registration information including orientation and training session information to all incoming and onboard students and faculty each semester
Reviews graduate students registrations each semester to ensure that students are fulfilling degree requirements and completing timelines. Monitors grades and appropriate paperwork while updating and advising students on progress and future course action needed.
Ensures international students are compliant with university and federal guidelines
Provides information and reminders for graduation (prepare defense announcements send notifications to faculty and students distribute important graduation dates and information collects theses for final approval prepare removal of incompletes for faculty etc.)
Update content on Bioengineering Department website.
Communicate Department news in social media (i.e. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook).
Compile content editing and dissemination of department newsletters
Monitor/collect department faculty and student research & publication news; regularly communicate updates to RCEAS staff for college and university publication outlets
Logistical support and planning and development of masters programs and clinical/inter-institutional partnerships

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business
Three to five related work experience
Experience may substitute for education in these areas: Higher Education experience Lehigh Banner experience
Attention to detail and organized
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
This position works with minors therefore a background check is required.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Required Experience:

Position Number: S71960

This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $43940-$52740 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities: