Graduate Studies Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Inclusive Student Success in the College of Graduate Studies, the Coordinator provides administrative and clerical support to the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) unit as a whole. The position is responsible for coordinating the Dean’s office, managing calendars, maintaining data for projects and reports, supporting the Graduate Studies and Research Committee, scheduling and coordinating events, and maintaining office filing systems. Additionally, the position contributes to website creation and maintenance and provides support for CGS programming. The position assures quality in front-line reception to ensure a responsive environment for SJSU students, staff, and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties: answer phones, greet students, faculty and staff and provide up-to date, correct information about CGS and its programs.
• Serve as work lead for CGS Student Assistants, which includes overseeing scheduling, time cards, and participating in hiring and training.
• Update and help to maintain the CGS web site.
• Manage logistics of processing graduate student petitions, theses, and scholarship applications.
• Maintain various databases (e.g. student petitions, theses, and scholarship applications).
• Coordinate and make travel or room arrangements for meetings and workshops.
• Apply academic policies and procedures relating to graduate education at SJSU.
• Provide office support for the Associate Deans and Graduate Studies Associate.
• Make appointments and manage calendars as needed for Associate Deans.
• Assist with the planning, researching, and coordination of all Graduate Studies events including design and mailing of flyers and/or invitations, equipment rental, room reservations, RSVP processing and on-site event assistance.
• Coordinate internal and external events, acting as liaison/coordinator and provide logistical support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures and practices; English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Ability to know or quickly learn and use the Student Data Warehouse, and PeopleSoft (CMS) for student modules and financial modules
• Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to handle effectively a broader range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, make simple projections, and adhere to a budget
• Knowledge of using office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems and packages; These includes Office Suite, PeopleSoft, OU Campus, Adobe products, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents
• Two years of related office work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher/Google docs, and Adobe
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Qualtrics survey analytic databases
• Experience with updating websites using OU Campus or related web content management programs
• Experience working in a high-volume setting providing excellent customer service and/or advising, in a higher education or related environment, including directing students to appropriate resources on campus

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,568/month - $3,924/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,505/month - $5,508/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 4, 2023 through June 18, 2023 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: June 04, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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