Sociology- Program Coordinator (Part-Time)
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
General
The Department of Sociology is seeking a well-rounded service-oriented and tech savvy individual with good communication skills creativity and energy to support graduate students as they move through the program. The GPAs role covers the full life-cycle of the Sociology Graduate Program from recruitment admissions and onboarding to matriculation and graduation. Join our high performing team and help us provide excellent support to a diverse group of students faculty and staff.
The Graduate Program Advisors responsibilities include on-going program coordination as well as management of four annual processes.
Duties include day-to-day oversight of the administrative aspects of the departments MA/PhD program. This includes coordinating admission matriculation and in addition the GPA serves as the liaison with the Graduate School regarding its rules regulations procedures that govern many aspects of the graduate student experience. information as they impact graduate students and the Departments graduate program and coordinating and assisting with recruitment admissions matriculation and graduation.
Duties & Responsibilities
50% Graduate Program Administrative Management (Ongoing)
- Help students navigate Graduate School and departmental requirements and procedures
- Advise students about MA and PhD program requirements
- Meet regularly (in-person and via Zoom) with students to answer questions and to discuss plans and goals
- Register students for courses and ensured that they are enrolled full-time
- Provide administrative support as students establish committees and schedule exams
- Conduct degree audits to clear students for graduation
- Monitor degree progress and follow-up with students about incomplete and missing grades
- Verify and document milestone completion
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records
- Prepare agenda and minutes for the Graduate Program Committee
- Attend Graduate School Student Services group meetings
- Collaborate with representatives of the Sociology Graduate Association (GSA) on special projects
- Update the graduate program section of the departmental website
- Order bound copies of all dissertations
- Support the department with the TA assignment process
- Coordinate with other departments regarding certification and concentration completion
- Process students applications for research and travel grants
- Serve as departmental point of contact with the Graduate School concerning UW awards
10% Student Orientation and Onboarding (Autumn Quarter)
- Oversee new student entry in all UW systems
- Facilitate enrollment in TA preparation courses
- Ensure all incoming students have met the requirements to serve at TAs
- Connect new students to relevant UW departments
- Plan departmental orientation for incoming students
20% Graduate Admissions and Recruitment (Winter Quarter)
- Serve as first contact for prospective students
- Explain English language proficiency requirements to non-native English-speaking applicants
- Connect applicants to faculty members when appropriate
- Coordinate admissions committee meetings and the review process
- Prepare applicant files for admissions committee
- Plan and manage recruitment weekend event
- Send regular updates to admitted students
- Monitor admission decisions
- Send timely and accurate offer letters under the supervision of the Graduate Program Coordinator
20% Annual Student Review (Spring Quarter)
- Oversee the Graduate student annual review process
- Prepare annual review and funding materials
- Provide support to the faculty DGS and Graduate Program Committee for the annual review of student progress
- Prepare and send final reports for students and faculty
Minimum Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent and 2 years experience in student services.
Additional Requirements
Bachelors in Education or related field
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with graduate education (desired) Knowledge of UW administrative systems (desired) Experience with databases advanced Excel
Highly organized Attention to detail
Patient in interpersonal interactions
Pay Rate Information
The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$46332.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$61920.00 annualOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
50.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 NonsupervisoryAbout the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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