CSH Graduate Student Coordinator Position Description Academic
year 2019-2020
General Summary:
The College of Science and Health
(CSH) Office of Advising and Student Services is looking for a graduate student
for Summer 2019 through Winter 2020. The graduate student in this role reports
to the associate director of academic advising and is responsible for
coordinating and overseeing the logistical and administrative processes for
Transition DePaul. During the academic year, the graduate coordinator assists
with CSH academic probation process, outreach to students with progress flags,
and management of resource inboxes.
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities (Summer):
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Create new
student registration queries and manage online file preparation process
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Check transcripts
of incoming transfer students to determine if Illinois Articulation Initiative
requirements have been met
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Interpret math
and writing placement tests and offer correct placement suggestions
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Create Transition
DePaul advising grids based on faculty and staff availability. Email them to
orientation partners in New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE)
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Serve as the
primary contact for any Transition DePaul schedule changes, including additions
and cancellations. Communicate changes to appropriate staff
·
Send faculty and
staff advisor email reminders in advance of Transition DePaul advising sessions
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Conduct schedule audits
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Track and update
supplemental credit based on registration suggestion forms and communicate to
students once credit has been posted
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Assist with
online file preparation for Premiere DePaul advising programs
Academic Year responsibilities:
·
Monitor, track,
and communicate with undergraduate students who have received progress flags in
Bluestar
·
Support at-risk
students by sending outreach emails
·
Perform other
duties as assigned by associate director of academic advising
This position begins (June 10,
2019) and continues through (January 17, 2020). Based on the needs of the
office, employment may end in January or be extended during the academic year.
The position commitment is 22 hours a week in summer and 15-20 hours a week
during the academic year. This is a paid position with a competitive hourly
rate. Tuition waivers/assistance is not available.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Bachelor degree
required
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Enrolled in a
graduate degree program
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Excellent verbal
and written communication skills
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Strong attention
to detail
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Strong
organizational skills
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Ability to work independently
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Must be highly
motivated, think on their feet, and a self-starter
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Ability to work
with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
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Intermediate
proficiency in Microsoft Office and web browser tools
