Senior Student Program Coordinator, Department of Design

Student Program CoordinationAdministrative Program Support: Partner with the Department Chair and the Associate Chair to execute departmental processes and initiatives for undergraduate and graduate programs. Provide day-to-day administrative support to Program Heads to ensure effective program operations. Coordinate the administrative work of Curriculum Committees and the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC), including scheduling, agenda preparation, documentation, and tracking of approved actions.Curriculum Coordination and Assessment: Manage curriculum administration, including course inventory maintenance, catalog updates and required submissions. Serve as the primary liaison between faculty and campus offices to ensure curriculum materials are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule. Work collaboratively with the Department Chairs proxy to organize assessments and maintain official records of curriculum actions that support assessment, accreditation, and reporting.Graduate Program CoordinationAdmissions and Enrollment Operations: Administer graduate admissions processes for department of Design programs, including application workflow coordination and admissions committee support. Plan and manage recruitment related communications, including departmental events for prospective students. Manage applicant records and admissions communications throughout the recruitment and decision cycle. Monitor enrollment status and student academic milestones to support program student progression and on-time graduation. Manage the use, distribution, and allocation of scholarships and graduate funds.Student Support and Program Communication: Serve as the primary administrative contact for current and prospective graduate students regarding program requirements, policies, and academic procedures. Coordinate routine program communications, including admissions updates, milestone reminders, and academic notifications. Provide procedural guidance related to enrollment, degree progress, and applicable university policies.Scholarship and Funding Administration: Administer departmental scholarships, fellowships, and professional development funds in accordance with university policies. Coordinate application, award notification, allocation and fund tracking processes. Maintain accurate financial records and collaborate with the Business Affairs team to support compliance, reconciliation, and reporting requirements.Data and Compliance: Analyze admissions, enrollment, curriculum, and program activity data to support planning and decision-making. Prepare summary reports and dashboards for department leadership. Ensure departmental processes align with Graduate School, university, and Department of Design academic and administrative policies