Academic Program Coordinator

Position Summary

Coordinates the administrative functions for graduate academic programs including initial admissions, academic progress, records maintenance, data collection for program planning and accountability, monetary disbursements, and graduation. Also supports program leaders, program faculty, academic staff, and graduate students.

Maintenance of graduate student records
Assistance to program director, maintains working structure of office, compiling program data and statistics
Coordination of admissions and recruitment assistance
Maintenance of program calendar regarding grad school processes, functions and deadlines, website
Travel and purchasing support
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through the first two or three years of college, such as an Associate's degree in business, education, higher education, psychology, business or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in university/college/academic admissions or related administrative position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience and/or knowledge related to MSU policies and procedures; experience in Microsoft Teams, Slate, Student Information S ystem (SIS), Grad info, GradPlan, Concur Travel, MSU Purchasing, Google suite, Excel, Word, Zoom; basic working knowledge of Qualtrics. Strong organizational and time management skills: Attention to detail; Experience working with confidential matters; D emonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment; ability to perform work responsibilities in an ethical, proactive, and efficient manner, with a high level of independence and accountability.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Names and contact information of three professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.