Graduate Program Administrator (MSIS), School of Information

Recruitment and AdmissionsServe as primary contact for prospective MSIS, dual degree, 4+1, and SLC students.Manage graduate recruitment activities, coordinate graduate admissions,providingkeyinsightsand strategic support to the Masters Admissions Committee.Contribute to the development of admission systems and resources by designing and refining workflows, as well as providing insightful feedback to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee admission decision entering and key communication. Liaise with the Office of Graduate Admissions on application and admissions matters.Manage all aspects of new student services from admission through orientation, planning and executing various Admitted Student Day, Registration, and welcome week events, in coordination with other Graduate Student Services staff.Manage and curate student engagement tools while communicating resources to ensure a seamless transition for students, providing clear guidance and support throughout the processCurrent Student AffairsPlan, execute and support student life activities in coordination with student organizations and various campus partners (ISSS, ICRM, Career Success).Develop, organize, and lead informational sessions on key academic and student milestones, including Capstone projects, CPT/OPT processes, and graduation requirements. Collaborate with iSchool leadership and Graduate Advisor to revise,maintain, and uphold the MS in Information Studies handbook.Provide key operational and strategic support for both MSIS and PhD programs (when able), ensuring alignment in student services and academic processes. Develop and enhance resourcessuch as procedural guides,advisingtools, and student support materialsto improve accessibility, efficiency, and overall program effectiveness. Serve asan initialcontact for student concerns andensuringtimelyresolution of academic, student, and administrative items, escalating items to leadership asneed be. Provide guidance on university policies, program requirements, and student resources while fostering a supportive environment. Supportselectionof LASSO Scholarships for new and continuing students.Academic Affairs and AdvisingAssists with registration procedures for MSIS students. Provide guidance andadvisingto current students on program/degree requirements and Graduate School policies and requirements.Assistgraduate advisor on petitions and other Graduate School procedures (degree audits, leave of absence, graduation applications).Notify graduate students of various routine deadlines.Provides proactive support to students in navigating academic procedures, deadlines, and general concerns with Graduate School policies. Communicate withiSchoolfaculty on Graduate School andiSchoolpolicies and program requirements.Maintain detailed student records; track and report student progress semesterly. (CPT, 12thClass Day Reports, Degree Progress, Registration Requests, Graduation). Manage certificate programs and Endorsement of Specializations whilemaintainingorganized spreadsheets for student tracking.Collaborate with other members of the iSchool graduate student services team, including Graduate Program Administrator for the PhD program and the Course Administrator.