Hybrid Graduate Student Academic Services Coordinator at University of Iowa

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EThe %3Ca href=%22https://grad.uiowa.edu/%22%3EGraduate College%3C/a%3E at the University of Iowa is seeking a Graduate Student Academic Services Coordinator. This role will provide academic services to enhance and support graduate students%27 educational experiences, success, academic progress, and degree completion.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3ETo that end, this position is responsible for: %3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;%22%3Eadministration and management of graduate student degree progression and clearance, e.g., degree audit exceptions (50%); administration and management of U2G student degree progression (20%); academic advising of non-degree graduate students (20%); and communication and outreach related to graduate student academic progress and departmental stakeholder on-boarding (10%).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;%22%3EThis position is eligible for hybrid work (combination of on campus and remote) within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the%3C/span%3E%26nbsp;remote %3Ca href=%22https://hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/work-life/workplace-flexibility%22%3Ework program and related policies%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;%22%3E%26nbsp;and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/administrative-financial-and-facilities-policies/travel%22%3Eemployee travel policy when working at a remote location%3Cspan style=%22font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; 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mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);%22%3EJob Duties and Tasks%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EProvide a broad range of programs and services focused on specific student populations that support current or prospective students%27 educational experience and retention. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EMonitor a graduate student%27s academic, career and personal goals/needs and provide individual guidance and assistance.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;%22%3ECollect data, compile and prepare reports based on unit goals and make recommendations to the unit.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; 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May provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to ensure outcomes are achieved.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;%22%3E%3Cem style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);%22%3E%3C/em%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #000000;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;%22%3E%3Cem style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);%22%3ETo obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Adrian Cunningham at [email protected].%3C/em%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Education or Equivalency Requirement

• A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required. A Master’s degree in student affairs or a related field is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

• Experience (typically 6 months to one year) in higher education.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge and understanding of student development. Working knowledge and understanding of University of Iowa student information system platforms.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level.
• Working proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Teams, Co-Pilot, Word, Excel, Access, etc.) software applications.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in the ability to collaborate and interact with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates the basic ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at [email protected].

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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