Program Associate Director Graduate Studies

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Department Summary

The Toulouse Graduate School within the Division of Research & Innovation promotes and supports graduate student education by overseeing graduate student programs professional development and graduate student research engagement. TGS collaborates with departments in recruitment admissions and enrollment services to support and enhance the UNT graduate student experience and help students succeed both academically and in their future careers.

Position Overview

The Program Associate Director for Graduate Studies in the Toulouse Graduate School provides support and coordination for graduate education initiatives programs and services that support graduate student success across the university. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation - Graduate Studies & Student Research this position manages operational activities facilitates collaboration among academic and administrative units accreditation reporting supports strategic enrollment and retention efforts and ensures continuity of Toulouse Graduate School.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; substitute education for experience only.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of program related state and federal laws and regulations.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various populations orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education student affairs or related field.
• Experience in program development student services or graduate education.
• Strong organizational communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Job Duties

• Manage Toulouse Graduate School Administration and Operations: Coordinate and manage TGS administrative functions procedures and workflows to support graduate academic programs student success initiatives and research-related activities across the university while ensuring operational efficiency and continuity in TGS.
• Manage Graduate Education Reporting Assessment and Compliance: Coordinate data collection analysis and reporting related to graduate education student success and research activities; support accreditation institutional reporting assessment efforts and compliance with university state and federal requirements.
• Facilitate Campus-wide Collaboration: Serve as a liaison among the graduate school academic colleges enrollment management and other university offices to coordinate policies initiatives and graduate education activities.
• Other duties as assigned: Perform additional responsibilities and special projects in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the Division of Research and Innovation.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Some evenings and weekends as required.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.