Expert Coordinator, MS and Doctoral Programs and Career Development

This Expert Coordinator, MS and Doctoral Programs and Career Development position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. MS and Doctoral Program Administration and Student Support Academic Operations and Program Management: Manage day-to-day operations of doctoral programs across on campus, online, and international modalities. Coordinate, onboarding, orientation, registration, academic progression, and graduation processes. Collaborate with Sr. Coordinator of Graduate Admissions. Monitor student milestones including: Plan of study approvals Qualifying/comprehensive examinations Dissertation proposal defenses Dissertation completion Graduation clearance Maintain accurate student records and program databases. Prepare reports related to enrollment, retention, time-to-degree, completion rates, and student outcomes. Assist with accreditation activities and assessment reporting. Develop and maintain doctoral program policies, handbooks, and student resources. Student Support: Serve as a primary student services contact for MS and doctoral students. Guide students through academic policies and administrative procedures. Identify and address barriers to retention, progression, and completion. Connect students with academic support, wellness resources, disability services, and university offices as needed. Facilitate conflict resolution and policy interpretation in collaboration with faculty and administration. Online and Global Program Collaboration: Coordinate support services for online and international doctoral students. Ensure consistency of student experiences across learning modalities. Collaborate with instructional design and technology teams to support online learners. Collaborate with the Global Health Institute on global partnerships and international student engagement activities when applicable. Support international recruitment, onboarding, and student success initiatives. Faculty and Stakeholder Collaboration: Support doctoral program directors and faculty committees. Coordinate meetings, communications, and committee activities. Assist with doctoral student funding, assistantships, and scholarship administration. Collaborate with admissions, registrar, graduate school, institutional research, and international services. Career Development and Professional Preparation: Individual Career Counseling, assist students in: Career exploration Professional goal setting Academic and non-academic career planning Resume and CV development Cover letter preparation Interview preparation Networking strategies Job search planning Career Development Programming Develop and implement career development workshops and seminars. Coordinate programming related to: Academic career pathways Government and public sector careers Industry and consulting opportunities Global health careers University Career Services Collaboration: Serve as liaison between the College of Public Health and University Career Services. Promote awareness and utilization of university-wide career resources. Coordinate access to: Career assessment tools Job boards and recruiting platforms Employer relations programs Mock interview services Career readiness initiatives Facilitate referral pathways between college-level and university-level career support services. Employer Engagement: Build partnerships with public health employers locally, nationally, and globally. Identify and communicate internship, fellowship, and employment opportunities. Work with our alumni office to engage alumni as mentors, speakers, and career resources. Track employment outcomes and contribute to workforce development initiatives. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Core Competencies: Graduate and doctoral student support Academic program administration Career counseling and coaching Online and global education support Data-informed decision making Student retention and success strategies Intercultural competence Event and project management Collaboration and relationship building Public health workforce development Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on the position’s contributions to graduate student success, effective program administration, career development, and collaboration with College and University partners. Indicators may include: Effective coordination and administration of MS and doctoral program processes and student milestones. Contributions to College efforts supporting graduate student retention, progression, degree completion, and student success. Timely identification of student needs and barriers, with appropriate referrals, interventions, and follow-up. Student engagement with and feedback on advising, support, and career development services. Development, implementation, and utilization of career development programming and resources. Contributions to graduate career readiness and post-graduation outcomes, including collection and tracking of relevant outcome data. Effective collaboration with University Career Services, Alumni Affairs, employers, faculty, and other partners to expand career development opportunities. Effective support of online, global, and other graduate student populations. Successful implementation and continuous improvement of College and University initiatives related to graduate student success and career development.