Graduate Program Administrator

About the role

The Graduate Program Administrator will be responsible for communicating with faculty, staff and graduate students in regards to policies and procedures for graduate students. This position will advise faculty, staff and graduate students as needed throughout the student’s progress to complete degree requirements. In addition to email, telephone and walk-in appointments, this position will monitor degree progress for students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced office environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Office systems, including Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel databases.
• Knowledge of DegreeWorks, Banner and Slate is desired.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and approve partial and full programs of study submitted via DegreeWorks. Troubleshoot DegreeWorks issues with departments and students. Answer emails related to DegreeWorks.
• Assist with processing of forms for currently enrolled graduate students including degree objective changes, advisory committee forms, transfer of credit, comprehensive exams, admission to candidacy, exit exams, and final defense paperwork in accordance with Graduate School policies and program requirements.
• Process format checks for electronic theses and dissertations. Must have knowledge of ETD guidelines. Must have basic editing skills.
• Aid in clearing graduate degrees each semester. Must use discretion and judgement to determine degree completion. Must work quickly to clear degrees by the timeline set for degree clearance.
• Assist admissions with tracking of new incoming applications, process transcripts and verifications of lawful presence documentation.
• Aid with Graduate Commencement twice a year and Graduate School orientation once a year.
• Various other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

• Name: Cheri Bliss
• Email: cbliss@uga.edu
• Phone: (Not provided)