Graduate Services Coordinator, Economics
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194047SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Graduate Services Coordinator, EconomicsAnticipated Hiring Range
$45,000 - $49,090Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; nights and weekend hours possible depending on event support needs.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
EconomicsAbout the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Essential Job Duties
The Graduate Services Coordinator (GSC) is responsible for the administration of the Economics Graduate Program. In addition, the GSC serves as the principal liaison between the students and the Director of Graduate Programs In this capacity, the Graduate Services Coordinator:
- Manages the recruitment and admissions processes in conjunction with the Director of Graduate Programs. The GSC will develop expertise in the Slate admissions system for tracking recruitment, evaluation, and admissions decisions. Duties include planning and organization of recruiting events and coordinating outreach to prospective students. The GSC will be responsible for processing admissions applications. The GSC is responsible for coordinating with the Graduate School and the Office of International Students for the processing and matriculation of accepted students.
- The GSC is responsible for administering a student tracking system. This includes regular meetings with students to promote retention and timely completion, assistance with preparing Graduate Plans of Work, coordinating advisory committees, adding and dropping courses, maintaining continuous registration, monitoring graduation applications, and requesting the scheduling of oral exams.
- Assists students and Director of Graduate Programs in preparing and submitting various forms and documents that require Graduate School approval. These include, but are not limited to, requests for leaves of absence, Graduate Plans of Work, committee appointments, requests for preliminary and final oral exams, grade changes, transfer requests, and reinstatements.
- Develops proficiency in using the Student Information System (SIS), the Graduate School Information System databases, SmartSheet, and other information systems to gather necessary statistics and reports and to facilitate all graduate-student-related correspondence with the faculty and with the Graduate School.
- Assists the Director of Graduate Programs in marketing and communications activities. This includes maintaining a social media presence and communicating events and activities to various stakeholders. Supports job placement activities such as compiling and communicating current job candidates and supporting graduate students in job search activities.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated advanced administrative skills with a high level of professionalism and ability to exercise judgment in a variety of situations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate, in written and oral form, detailed and technical program information guidelines to various audiences.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) or similar office products software.
- Demonstrated strong customer service experience with the ability to provide problem resolutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in project management. Experience in higher education program administration.
- Experience with marketing and communications and social media. Experience with event planning.
- Experience programming in Excel and with database management.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
06/07/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/13/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00110529Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Student Services SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 90,156Salary Grade Equivalency
GN07Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
203001 - Economics-college Of ManagemenAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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