Graduate Programs Coordinator

Location

Fredericton, NB | Canada

Job description

Closing Date: March 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (FOREM)

ForEM has approximately 245 undergraduates and 125 graduate students enrolled at UNB to study forestry and environmental management. The faculty has several active research programs and currently employs 36 staff members and 17 faculty members.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 3-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $47,270 - $59,087 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management, the Graduate Programs Coordinator provides strategic, outcomes-based leadership in academic programming, study pathway and course management and program integrity. This position acts as the point-person for both prospective and current students The Coordinator collects and tracks data, as well as provides analysis and reports in support of continuous programs improvement.

• Provide academic and stream advising to students. Offer guidance, answer questions and provide broad support.
• Assist students with program management and course selection; ensure compliance with academic requirements.
• Review academic progress and annual reports due to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS).
• Provide students with tools to make the best choice of stream/program.
• Coordinate the Internship & Stewardship components for the MEM and MF-RPF programs, respectively. Identify and communicate student opportunities in collaboration with the internal units and external partners.
• Schedule and conduct regular check-in meetings with students to discuss their academic progress, address concerns, and provide guidance on program requirements.
• Direct students to Student Affairs & Services for any supports provided outside of ForEM (counselling services, writing skills support, health centre, physical or academic accommodations, etc.).
• Inform students about scholarship and other funding opportunities.
• Act as the first stage of application review. Screen and confirm eligibility and academic history to help expedite the application process.
• Maintain data on applicant success related to academic background and history, geographic location, prior academic institution, and other factors.
• Develop, update, review and implement student-focused policy and regulations documents including student handbooks and website content.
• Maintain and update the website (external facing) and SharePoint site (internal facing) information as it relates to professional graduate programs for program administration, description, review and evaluation.
• Develop and update recruitment and marketing information in the form of social media posts, videos, brochures, and exhibit booth materials.
• Coordinate and participate in activities related to recruitment and promotion of the professional graduate programming with an outlook of continuous improvement in future years.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in a related field
• 3 years experience in a related occupation.

Additional Strengths

• Master's degree would be an asset.
• Strong communication, networking and multi-tasking skills.
• Skilled with Microsoft Suite products.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team, able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances, manage multiple projects at one time, and develop and maintain relationships required.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty members from diverse backgrounds.

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Salary

$47.27k - $59.09k per year