Program Coordinator, College of Biosciences

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

The Program Coordinator provides comprehensive academic and programmatic support for the College of Biosciences, with primary responsibility for supporting the Master of Science programs in Biomedical Sciences. This position works closely with the Program Director, College of Biosciences to coordinate academic and programmatic operations and ensure the effective delivery of program activities.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional support to students, faculty, and program leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day academic and administrative operations for the one- and two-year M.S. programs in Biomedical Sciences
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Program Director, College of Biosciences
• Coordinate core and elective course logistics, including scheduling, faculty communication, course materials, classrooms, technology, and other instructional needs
• Serve as a primary administrative resource for students and assist with student communications, meetings, and advising-related logistics
• Coordinate student professional development activities, program events, workshops, presentations, and meetings
• Provides administrative support to the Student Progress Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, maintaining confidential records, and communicating committee decisions as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential student and program records
• Assist with tracking student milestones, academic requirements, and program progression
• Support program assessment, data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with program self-study, accreditation-related materials, documentation, and other academic program requirements
• Assist with preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting materials, and other program documents
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, students, and academic, clinical, business, and regulatory personnel
• Identify operational challenges and assist with developing solutions and process improvements
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by program or college leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working in higher education, preferred
• Two to three years of clerical, secretarial, administrative, or office experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using learning management systems or comparable technology platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and shifting demands
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in addressing complex situations
• Demonstrated success establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other University personnel

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment; use a telephone; and access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone, and in group settings.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time, generally four or more hours
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate information, identify problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and exercise sound judgment

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