The Program Coordinator for Research Support and Graduate Recruitment assists with research services and coordinates research initiatives, internal funding competitions, and research events and analyzes and generates research data and reports. As such, the position works closely with the Associate Dean for Research. In addition, the position monitors the coordination of graduate program recruitment and admission services including scholarships and fellowships and supports graduate program units and outreach.
The School of Engineering (SoE) has over 600 graduate students, with a goal for continued growth to 800 students. There are 26 graduate degrees in five departments and one program. The Dean's Office is a service-oriented organization with students, faculty, alumni, and industry employers, as well as the University of Kansas, as constituents. This position must know and understand the requirements of all graduate degree programs within the School for use in graduate student recruitment. This position provides enrollment management efforts for both domestic and international graduate students and applicants. This includes working with the departments to provide support of applicant generation, inquiry cultivation, and pre-and post-admit communications. This position works closely with the Student Program Manager. This in-person position reports to the Associate Dean for Graduate and Online Education.