The Academic Program Coordinator reports to the Department Director and is responsible for the academic operations (graduate/PhD, undergraduate) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position will assist with all academic activities including recruitment activities, organize events, assist with course scheduling. Program Management Undergraduate administration:

• Support students with course registration issues and maintain department wait lists.
• Lead the Senior Design Project administration, team formation, scheduling, communications with students.
• Maintain database and assign student advisors for EK100 and transfer students.
• Coordinate senior town hall meeting and exit interview • Graduate administrations includes:
• Maintain student records and database administration from student entry to completion.
• PhD exam administration (includes qualifier, prospectus, thesis).
• PhD registration for research credits in UIS system for all semesters.
• Send regular notifications to students about their program progress and important milestones Also includes recruitment & admissions, course scheduling, general academic administration.

Required Skills

Required B.A./B.S., Excellent communication and organization skills. 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent preferred.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Required B.A./B.S., Excellent communication and organization skills. 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent preferred.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _