Program Coordinator - School of Engineering
- Employer
- Tufts University
- Location
- Medford, MA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The primary purpose of the Department of Computer Science (CS) isteaching undergraduate and graduate students and conducting research. Thedepartment is highly research active with multiple locations, including themain departmental offices in Halligan Hall and research lab and office spacesat 196 and 200 Boston Ave. The CS department has an annual operational budget(institutional and grant) totaling over $20 million. Undergraduate enrollmentshave increased dramatically over the past several years, from 35 graduatingseniors in 2010 to ~150 in May 2018. CS recently surpassed the Departments ofEconomics and International Relations as the biggest major across the Schoolsof Arts and Sciences and Engineering. JobSummary:
Under minimal supervision, the Program Coordinator will provide advancedadministrative support for the graduate programs in the CS department, with asignificant focus on the Cybersecurity and Public Policy and other MS programs.S/he will handle complex and confidential situations and requests, and serve ina highly visible capacity as a resource for the department with students,staff, faculty and other constituents. S/he will produce and draft reports andother complex documents and materials. S/he will also gather data and preparesummaries or material for presentations in support of the department chair orthe graduate program directors. S/he will plan and coordinate meetings andspecial events, including invitations, transportation and housing, and agendas.Will coordinate additional special projects as needed.
Responsibilities willinclude but are not limited to:
Tracking the progress of all graduate students toward their degrees
Managing the annual grad review process and the qualifying exam process
Guiding grad students through the administrative processes necessary tocomplete their degrees
Providing all administrative support for graduate admissions cycles
Responding to general queries from prospective students
QualificationsBasic Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of administrative experience OR abachelor’s degree and 3+ years of administrative experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including word processing,editing and graphics functions, spreadsheets, and database knowledge
- Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills
Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville
Job: Administrative Support
Organization: Computer Science
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 27, 2019, 9:20:08 AM
Organization
Tufts University is a leader in American higher education – distinctive for its success as a moderately-sized teaching and research university. Our ‘university on a hill‘ is a collection of colleges and academic departments independently recognized for their public service in our local communities, across the country, and around the world.
Working at Tufts University
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T10 strategic initiatives
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Our culture
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What we value:
Making an impact – We seek out new innovative ways to improve the quality of life of individuals and societies around the world, and at home.
Personal worth – The individual human being must be at the heart of every interaction in which individual differences are understood, valued, and cultivated.
Mindful leadership – Leadership brings with it tremendous possibilities and equally important responsibilities. Our leadership is visible in our words and actions, and the impact we have on the lives of those we serve.
Community – Our connection to each other through learning, arts, culture, sports, and through making an impact, brings us together and enhances our collective well-being.
Progressive learning – Our preparation for complex challenges and changes requires a commitment to lifelong learning, a willingness to challenge accepted thinking, and a sense of urgency in implementing new practices.
What matters?
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