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Established in 1957, the department of Nuclear Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering was the first and continues to be one of the most prestigious in the United States. Our graduate program is consistently ranked as one of the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The Nuclear Engineering department is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator. This position has responsibility of managing the strategic operations and effectiveness of the graduate education and research enterprise within the Nuclear Engineering Department. This includes budget authority for the GTA budget allocation for the NE Department and the graduate recruiting budget and direct supervision of the graduate teaching assistants, including making course assignments and ensuring that the GTAs are mentored to provide an effective educational experience for the NE undergraduate and graduate students. The NE GPC will ensure a high-quality student experience, beginning with pre-graduate school interactions and recruiting and extending through degree completion and job placement. The NE GPC will maintain ongoing engagement with the broader nuclear industry to build a community of partners committed to NE graduate student success.

Qualifications:

Needed competencies include:

Thorough knowledge to resolve issues and problems; identify trends and recommend alternative solutions to resolve problems. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others. Skill in organization and ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. Ability to rapidly adapt and effectively utilize new technology, practices, policies and methods. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration and other stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to needs of a diverse student population. Ability to recognize critical situations and act on them in compliance with university policies and procedures. Ability to manage time and schedule to meet department goals. Ability to independently and strategically plan visits, events and presentations for prospective students. Ability to lift, transport and distribute objects up to 25 pounds.

Must have six years' experience in one or combination of the following: academic coaching, advising, student recruitment/retention or related student services utilizing a proactive and innovative approach which results in demonstrated outcomes in retention, graduation, and academic planning; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Thorough knowledge to resolve issues and problems; identify trends and recommend alternative solutions to resolve problems. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others. Skill in organization and ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. Ability to rapidly adapt and effectively utilize new technology, practices, policies and methods. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration and other stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to needs of a diverse student population. Ability to recognize critical situations and act on them in compliance with university policies and procedures. Ability to manage time and schedule to meet department goals.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in education, higher education administration, psychology, counseling, social work, STEM, or a field related to the job's duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds.

Two years experience working in an administrative or student counseling capacity in a higher education setting.

Experience within the field of Nuclear Engineering preferred.

Knowledge of university financial aid and travel policies.

Ability to work with new technologies to enhance recruitment efforts.

A Master's degree in education, higher education administration, psychology, counselor, social work, or STEM field

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and information for three (3) professional references.