Assistant Director, Graduate Academic Services

About the role

The Assistant Director is responsible for the daily operations of the graduate degrees, certificate, and other programs as assigned and for contributing to a quality, high touch student experience in line with the mission of the Office of Graduate Student Services. This position is specifically responsible for the daily program management and administration of assigned portions of the portfolio along with supporting the necessary activities required to deliver quality graduate-level experiences and determine opportunities for improvement. Critically, this role will have academic advising responsibilities across all programs but may focus administrative responsibilities across two or more programs. This position works closely with the Graduate Student Services team, students, administration, faculty, and key partners across the College to fully understand program strengths and weaknesses, and to determine opportunities for improvement. WHAT YOU WILL DO Program Administration and Development Manage and administer assigned program(s) with an understanding of the objectives, criteria, and format established by the Graduate School to support the growth and development of the graduate portfolio. This includes meeting with the Senior Director on a regular basis; setting and assessing program goals; and making ongoing changes, recommendations, and adjustments. Support the Senior Director and others in effective and unique program development and make recommendations to graduate school policy and enforcement as appropriate. Primary responsibility for the planning and delivery of onboarding and orientation activities, resource fairs, elective fairs, and co-curricular and social events for assigned program(s). May collaborate with team assigned to other programs to ensure seamless integration and execution. Work closely with the Senior Director to develop learning opportunities that meet the needs of graduate students, including but not limited to the Cohort Representatives, and other professional development experiences for student leaders; stay abreast of current trends, interests, and skill gaps for graduate students to effectively guide development of these experiences. Manage daily operations of the assigned program(s) which may include maintaining LMS course sites: coordinate with faculty and administrators, set student teams, update schedules, and post announcements. Provide curriculum support including preparing exam logistics with faculty and assisting with faculty special requests (i.e., A/V, breakout rooms, copies & supplies, etc.), communicating critical announcements to students, generating sections, batch enrolling students, and leading section representative meetings where appropriate. Manage Learning Group creation for designated program(s). Collaborate with Graduate Admissions, Graduate Academic Services team, Faculty Director and teaching faculty on all aspects of Learning Groups, including reporting on student issues. Manage and maintain documents, materials, and online content critical to program integrity and success. Contribute to the preparation of transition materials for incoming students. Develop cohort-based program calendars and academic schedules. Serve as a liaison to the Registrar's Office for calendar creation and review. Collaborate with the Registrar's office, Administrative/Program Coordinator, and others on all room assignments and special requests (i.e., A/V, Media, breakout rooms, etc.). Maintain and track lists of deposited students and student registration in core courses. Collaborate with appropriate departments to ensure students are successfully onboarded, appropriately registered in each cohort, and have received up to date transition materials in advance of program start dates. Prepare reports as requested. May serve as a panelist or speaker for Admissions sessions such as Open House or program-specific Q&A sessions. Coordinate data research and reporting, write reports and create PowerPoint presentations and Qualtrics surveys. Collect and analyze student and faculty graduate program feedback, put together action plans for review by the Senior Director and others, and follow up with students and faculty as needed. Manage the Cohort Representatives voting process; onboard newly elected Cohort Reps; schedule, lead, and participate in rep meetings including providing media support; take and disseminate notes. Address and take appropriate action to resolve issues that arise in relation to the Reps. Attend and participate in faculty meetings for designated program(s). Provide media support; take and disseminate notes as requested. Collaborate with colleagues in Graduate Academic Services and Student Life and Leadership to maintain departmental operations and student advising, work on special projects such as program research, policy implementation and technological application development Student Services and Advising Maintain a working knowledge of all graduate-level programs t

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