Coordinator for Graduate Programs

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Coordinator for Graduate Programs Position Number S135PD Branch McAfee School of Business (BR) Division McAfee School of Business (DIV) Department McAfee School of Business Location Jackson FLSA Exempt Job Summary

This full-time, year-round position is responsible for providing program coordination and administrative support to the McAfee School of Business graduate programs.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve hospitably as the point of contact for students, faculty, and other campus inquiries.
• Process graduate students through systems after initial acceptance and admission.
• Advise graduate students on curriculum maps and assist with registration.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively to students on crucial matters (e.g. registration processes, add/drop dates, financial aid/tuition reimbursement, graduation requirements).
• Manage probation and suspension letters and tuition reimbursement processes.
• Distribute and collect student exit surveys.
• Assist with McAfee School of Business events (e.g. social activities, student workshops, Faith in the Marketplace, Graduate and Awards Ceremony).
• Design and create forms, curriculum maps, and other materials as needed.
• Perform daily clerical responsibilities (e.g. maintaining supplies for the department, collecting and distributing mail, submitting facilities work orders).
• Prepare graduation audits for approval by the director.
• Submit recommended website updates to the director.
• Submit recommended catalogue changes to the director.
• Assist director with course schedule forecasting based on enrollment data.
• Support the Graduate Admissions office in prospecting and recruiting graduate students (e.g. on-site visits to Middle and West Tennessee businesses, hosting regional recruiting receptions, attending community events, online recruitment).
• Assist the dean with student scholarship processes and course scheduling.
• Assist the Director of Graduation at the university's graduation ceremonies.
• Assist students and instructors within the department as needed.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required. This position requires excellent communication and computer skills. Must have the ability to follow through on tasks in a timely manner with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher and prior experience in administrative roles.

Christian Requirement

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S273P Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other (1)