West Liberty University
Graduate Studies Program Coordinator
West Liberty University, Liberty, West Virginia, United States, 25124
Welcome to West Liberty University!
Mission Statement
West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education form undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.
The Opportunity
West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Studies. The position reports to the Dean of Graduate Studies and focuses on supporting current master's degrees as well as new and emerging programs. The position works closely with Program Directors and Deans to assist with administrative aspects of graduate recruitment and admissions, curriculum management, and student services. The position interfaces with the administrative systems and protocols at the departmental, college, and university levels, including the CRM, Banner, Sakai and related work flow systems and platforms. The position helps to generate and sustain a cohesive, high quality and responsive graduate community.
Primary Responsibilities
Assisting with enrollment functions for graduate programs, including recruitment, admission, orientation, student follow-up, and registration.Assisting in implementation of new graduate programs. Assists with the development of marketing strategies and creates and implements marketing and communication plans for graduate programs.Develops recruit strategies for programs with collaboration from marketing and program directors.Support recruitment through high level administrative functions, including but not limited to collection, distribution, and analysis of enrolment trends.Counseling potential and accepted students and families about academics and admissions requirements, housing, financial aid, and student life at WLU.Creating and maintaining relationships with schools, businesses, organization, professional networks, non-profits, government agencies and others to identify and cultivate academic and job opportunities.Assists with the day to day operations of the Office of Graduate Studies, including social media platforms.Serving on departmental or university committees as assigned.Some travel may be required.Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.3+ yrs experience working in an administrative capacity in an academic program, administration, admissions support, or a field directly related is preferred.Skills/Abilities
Attention to detailCritical thinkingDependabilityPersistenceCooperation
Why you should apply:
West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits
For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.
Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.
West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu.
West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.
West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.
Mission Statement
West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education form undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.
The Opportunity
West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Studies. The position reports to the Dean of Graduate Studies and focuses on supporting current master's degrees as well as new and emerging programs. The position works closely with Program Directors and Deans to assist with administrative aspects of graduate recruitment and admissions, curriculum management, and student services. The position interfaces with the administrative systems and protocols at the departmental, college, and university levels, including the CRM, Banner, Sakai and related work flow systems and platforms. The position helps to generate and sustain a cohesive, high quality and responsive graduate community.
Primary Responsibilities
Assisting with enrollment functions for graduate programs, including recruitment, admission, orientation, student follow-up, and registration.Assisting in implementation of new graduate programs. Assists with the development of marketing strategies and creates and implements marketing and communication plans for graduate programs.Develops recruit strategies for programs with collaboration from marketing and program directors.Support recruitment through high level administrative functions, including but not limited to collection, distribution, and analysis of enrolment trends.Counseling potential and accepted students and families about academics and admissions requirements, housing, financial aid, and student life at WLU.Creating and maintaining relationships with schools, businesses, organization, professional networks, non-profits, government agencies and others to identify and cultivate academic and job opportunities.Assists with the day to day operations of the Office of Graduate Studies, including social media platforms.Serving on departmental or university committees as assigned.Some travel may be required.Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.3+ yrs experience working in an administrative capacity in an academic program, administration, admissions support, or a field directly related is preferred.Skills/Abilities
Attention to detailCritical thinkingDependabilityPersistenceCooperation
Why you should apply:
West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits
For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.
Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.
West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu.
West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.
West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.