GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR-SEHS

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Vision: UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving human experience.

Mission: UAB enriches society and improves health and well-being through transformational educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation and entrepreneurship, community engagement, and world-class patient care while serving our UAB, local and global communities.

Values: UAB Shared Values: We CARE Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good. Act with integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing. Respect all: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility. Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Education and Human Sciences (SEHS) is seeking a detail-oriented, student-focused Graduate Program Manager to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of its graduate programs, with emphasis on doctoral and non-teacher education master''s programs. This position plays a key role in managing program operations, supporting faculty and student needs, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies and goals. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, the Graduate Program Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for coordinating administrative and operational aspects of graduate education across SEHS departments.

To coordinate the administrative and student support functions of graduate programs within UAB''s School of Education and Human Sciences. To facilitate communication among students, faculty, applicants, and university partners. To support efficient program operations and compliance with academic and institutional requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective graduate students.
• Advise and provide guidance to students on program requirements, policies, registration, and academic progress.
• Support students through key milestones: admission, registration, qualifying exams, candidacy, thesis/dissertation submission, and graduation.
• Coordinate orientation sessions, student communications, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of graduate programs (master''s, EdS, EdD, PhD), including scheduling, communication, implementation of academic requirements, academic calendars, and event coordination.
• Support planning and execution of student-facing events (e.g., orientation, dissertation defenses), and help maintain graduate program content on SEHS websites.
• Maintain student records, degree audits, and program tracking systems (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, others).
• Support program review and accreditation processes by compiling data and preparing reports.
• Coordinate graduate admissions processes: track applications, communicate with applicants, and support faculty review committees.
• Liaise with the Graduate School or equivalent unit to ensure accurate processing of applications, assistantships, and admissions decisions.
• Support recruitment efforts, including attending graduate fairs, developing promotional materials, and maintaining web content.
• Supervises and coordinates recruitment activities with the graduate recruiter
• Assist graduate program directors and faculty with curriculum updates, scheduling, and catalog revisions.
• Support committee work related to curriculum, admissions, or graduate policy.
• Monitor graduate assistantship allocations and coordinate contracts and assignments with HR or payroll.
• Provide administrative assistance to graduate program faculty and committees, including meeting coordination and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain accurate graduate student records in compliance with UAB and Graduate School policies
• Track progress from admission to graduation: e.g report on enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success data.
• Assist with institutional reporting, grant proposals, and accreditation documentation.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data for enrollment, retention, program outcomes, and accreditation reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $45,395 - $73,770

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Vision: UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving human experience.

Mission: UAB enriches society and improves health and well-being through transformational educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation and entrepreneurship, community engagement, and world-class patient care while serving our UAB, local and global communities.

Values: UAB Shared Values: We CARE Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good. Act with integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing. Respect all: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility. Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Education and Human Sciences (SEHS) is seeking a detail-oriented, student-focused Graduate Program Manager to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of its graduate programs, with emphasis on doctoral and non-teacher education master''s programs. This position plays a key role in managing program operations, supporting faculty and student needs, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies and goals. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, the Graduate Program Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for coordinating administrative and operational aspects of graduate education across SEHS departments.

To coordinate the administrative and student support functions of graduate programs within UAB''s School of Education and Human Sciences. To facilitate communication among students, faculty, applicants, and university partners. To support efficient program operations and compliance with academic and institutional requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective graduate students.
• Advise and provide guidance to students on program requirements, policies, registration, and academic progress.
• Support students through key milestones: admission, registration, qualifying exams, candidacy, thesis/dissertation submission, and graduation.
• Coordinate orientation sessions, student communications, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of graduate programs (master''s, EdS, EdD, PhD), including scheduling, communication, implementation of academic requirements, academic calendars, and event coordination.
• Support planning and execution of student-facing events (e.g., orientation, dissertation defenses), and help maintain graduate program content on SEHS websites.
• Maintain student records, degree audits, and program tracking systems (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, others).
• Support program review and accreditation processes by compiling data and preparing reports.
• Coordinate graduate admissions processes: track applications, communicate with applicants, and support faculty review committees.
• Liaise with the Graduate School or equivalent unit to ensure accurate processing of applications, assistantships, and admissions decisions.
• Support recruitment efforts, including attending graduate fairs, developing promotional materials, and maintaining web content.
• Supervises and coordinates recruitment activities with the graduate recruiter
• Assist graduate program directors and faculty with curriculum updates, scheduling, and catalog revisions.
• Support committee work related to curriculum, admissions, or graduate policy.
• Monitor graduate assistantship allocations and coordinate contracts and assignments with HR or payroll.
• Provide administrative assistance to graduate program faculty and committees, including meeting coordination and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain accurate graduate student records in compliance with UAB and Graduate School policies
• Track progress from admission to graduation: e.g report on enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success data.
• Assist with institutional reporting, grant proposals, and accreditation documentation.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data for enrollment, retention, program outcomes, and accreditation reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $45,395 - $73,770

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Bachelor''s degree required in Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Master''s degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, coordinating with graduate programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working with graduate students or within graduate program structures.
• Familiarity with UAB systems such as Banner and Salesforce.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with leadership.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Bachelor''s degree required in Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Master''s degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, coordinating with graduate programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working with graduate students or within graduate program structures.
• Familiarity with UAB systems such as Banner and Salesforce.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with leadership.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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