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Handles the administrative activities of graduate degree program(s) and/or certificate(s). Performs activities which may include recruitment, admissions, new student orientation, academic advising, monitoring progress towards the degree, course and/or enrollment management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, funding, course and/or program assessment, training grants, and academic program review. May oversee staff and/or graduate program functions.

• 10% Serves as the first point of contact to applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
• 25% Serves as a resource to graduate students. Assists with improving the student experience and the overall graduate program
• 20% Coordinates programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• 10% Provides basic advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
• 20% Assists with preparation of graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors
• 5% Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review
• 10% Serves as curricular Rep: manage the timetable for all Nutritional Sciences and crosslisted course, update the Guide annually, and manage program proposal updates for Department of Nutritional Sciences Programs.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

-Ability to prioritize and meet needs of multiple constituents with multiple needs in a timely manner

Schedule will be negotiated with chosen candidate.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $21.25 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply Now". You will be required to upload a cover letter, resume, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Bill Omdahl at [email protected]

Bill Omdahl
[email protected]
608-262-2887
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Graduate Program Coordinator(AE091)

A074600-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

University Staff-Ongoing

272953-CP