Graduate Academic Coordinator

Job Number: 2023-06846

Location: SLU Saint Louis,
MO

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious
Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research,
compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

All About You

This role provides
graduate academic advising and student services and program support for masters-level graduate programs at Saint Louis University. This
person serves as a primary point of contact for students in our professional master’s programs, building strong relationships and providing
sound academic advising. Coordinating closely with the appropriate academic program directors, Associate Deans, and faculty, the person in
this role will provide a seamless academic experience from admission through graduation for non-thesis masters students.

Job
Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with department chairs, program directors, and faculty graduate coordinators each semester to
  assess students’ needs, important deadlines, and communicates with faculty regarding relevant programmatic issues.
• Manages student
  onboarding and provides support for graduate students in the areas of orientation, course registration, academic monitoring, documentation
  of curriculum exceptions, and graduation clearance in their assigned programs. Engages with students as appropriate to support academic
  success, progression, and retention.
• Orients graduate students to important resources, including: the graduate student handbook for
  their program, programs of study, annual student reviews, and typical milestones and timelines for graduation. Works with faculty,
  department chairs or program directors, and associate deans on academic integrity guidance for students.
• Refers students to
  appropriate campus resources, personnel, and support services.
• In coordination with appropriate programs, advises students on course
  selections, petitions, waivers, transfer credits, and provides support during the registration process.
• Supports annual graduate
  student evaluation process and handles probation and transfer processes.
• Provides communication, verification, and follow-ups to
  graduating students to ensure all degree requirements have been met.
• Maintains graduate programs’ technology platforms with
  up-to-date student resources, schedules, and information.
• Responds to inquiries from matriculated students.
• Works with
  program directors, and other academic leaders to deliver programming for graduate students throughout the semester.
• Collaborates
  with OIS, academic programs, and student affairs to coordinate student experiences and co-curricular events for international
  students.
• Participates in university-wide or school/college committees where appropriate.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities

• Knowledge of student personnel administration and best advising practices
• Knowledge of professional
  graduate programs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to
  relate/interact with diverse student populations, institutional personnel, and the public
• Ability to work collaboratively with
  university stakeholders
• Sensitivity to the needs of international students
• Ability to maintain
  confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to work environment changes, and relate to diverse population
• Ability to organize time,
  projects, and details
• Ability to assess situations and exercise discretion and independent judgment as appropriate
• Ability
  to supervise student workers
• Interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong written communication skills, with ability to
  interpret instructions and share with others
• Ability to identify students’ needs for support services, and make appropriate
  referrals

Required Education

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience
required.

Function

Staff Program Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Saint Louis University is
an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender
identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing
process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.