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Senior Coordinator, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (Part Time)

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, Arizona
Category:
Laboratory and Research
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req21076

Department: Dept of Clinical Hlth Prof

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (GCGP) in the College of Health Sciences seeks a highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and experienced Coordinator with a commitment to student support and success to join our graduate program support team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective organizational skills, problem solving abilities, and the ability to maintain discretion and diplomacy toward sensitive and confidential information.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with coordination of clinical rotations; manage the process of routing, review, and implementation for new courses; organize room scheduling for courses; plan and participate in new student orientation programs; design and prepare recruitment materials for the graduate programs; compile data files on prospective students; support the program's admissions process, including making updates to GradApp and the program website; coordinate interviews for potential graduate students.
  • Collect and organize all student records and data on program effectiveness; ensure compliance of graduate programs with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications; monitor students' program of study and academic progress; compile evaluations of students and faculty; summarize evaluations for review by graduate program leadership
  • Provide information and answers to procedural questions from faculty, staff, and current and prospective students. Identify and refer to appropriate departmental contact when unable to respond to questions.
  • Develop, prepare, and coordinate program communications and marketing materials to engage with program faculty, staff, and current and prospective students; advise students and program leadership of potential problems with student progression; confer with students to provide technical advice and problem-solving assistance; answer questions about program goals and policy interpretation.
  • Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communications to ensure program success; identify potential funding sources for individual students or the graduate programs; prepare or assist in preparation of funding proposals and accreditation documentation.
  • Serve as the liaison to the Graduate College on behalf of the Department and the individual student; interpret Graduate College/University policy and procedures for graduate program students, staff, and faculty; help facilitate and coordinate commencement and related activities; additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer programs and systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, web browsers and email management programs).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking, the ability to draft instructional and promotional documents, and the ability to work and interact effectively with diverse audiences and in in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across a variety of units in a complex academic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve short- and long-term goals driven by the mission and goals of the graduate programs.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and successfully perform duties independently.
  • Strong organizational skills, problem solving abilities and ability to maintain discretion and diplomacy toward sensitive and confidential information.
  • Knowledge of University systems, procedures, and business rules to support the implementation of graduate programs.
  • Knowledge of UA's Graduate College Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) or more years direct experience coordinating graduate study programs.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.50

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $31.46 - $40.90

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

9

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$31.46

Grade Range Midpoint

$40.90

Grade Range Maximum

$50.34

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Job Function

Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Chris Stallman | cacolon@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note: If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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