Details
Open Date 07/30/2026
Requisition Number PRN45782B
Job Title Graduate Student Coord II
Working Title Graduate Student Coordinator
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00067 - Material Science and Engineer
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 45,000 - 60,000
Close Date 10/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Materials Science and Engineering Department is looking to fulfill the role of Graduate Advisor. This role serves as the primary advisor for multiple graduate programs, including PhD, MS, and the department’s new Professional Master’s Program. The advisor provides guidance throughout the student lifecycle, from admission through graduation, while collaborating closely with faculty, staff, the Graduate School, and campus partners to ensure students receive accurate information, exceptional service, and timely support
This position will assist the University in promoting a climate of respect and equal opportunity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respects all students in their quest for individual success through graduate degree programs.
Responsibilities
Advise graduate students enrolled in multiple academic programs, including PhD, MS, and Professional Master’s degree programs, on academic planning, degree requirements, course sequencing, registration, and graduation requirements.
Coordinate programs of study, supervisory committee formation, milestone tracking, graduation applications, degree progress, scheduling, and course planning.
Collect, interpret, and disseminate information regarding changes to university policies, Graduate School procedures, and degree requirements.
Assist in planning and coordinating graduate student orientation, welcome events, professional development workshops, and departmental events.
Collaborate with faculty, department leadership, Graduate School staff, and campus partners to ensure students receive accurate advising and coordinated support throughout their graduate programs.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
2 years’ of related experience.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Experience advising graduate students, knowledge of Graduate School policies and student recruitment.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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