Academic Program Coordinator

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Academic Program Coordinator in the Undergraduate Office of the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to serve its Office of Undergraduate Education. This position will provide administrative support to the Associate Head of Undergraduate Education and serve as the point of contact for the Department's seven undergraduate majors.

As the Academic Program Coordinator, you will be the cornerstone of undergraduate program operations-managing student records, coordinating academic milestones, and providing critical support from application through graduation. Your work will directly impact the success of our undergraduate programs by ensuring compliance, optimizing student experiences, and supporting strategic initiatives.

This role requires outstanding organizational abilities, proactive communication, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment. You'll partner with our diverse faculty, staff, administrators, and students to support and continuously improve the academic infrastructure of the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the schedule of courses in LionPATH each semester. Coordinate with the Associate Head of Undergraduate Education and other faculty to revise courses for future semesters.

• Approve all EME degrees for graduating seniors and certify EME students to graduate. Communicate with graduating students regarding missing items on their degree audits.

• Process course substitution petitions in CSRS and update degree audits accordingly.

• Work with course instructors to process prerequisite override requests. In general, manage class enrollment each semester, including late adds.

• Reserve rooms for classes and other events.

• Query and organize enrollment data for the department. Maintain undergraduate student files and keep forms up to date.

• Maintain department listservs, especially for our undergraduate majors. Work with faculty and staff to send announcements to our students.

• Each semester, set up SEEQs and download SEEQ data at the end of each semester.

• Assist with academic procedures and resolving student issues.

• Assist with curriculum proposals.

• Participate in EME outreach events and spring commencement.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn key platforms (e.g., LionPATH, 25Live, iTwo, CSRS, SEEQs, CIM, Workday, Microsoft Office).

• Strong understanding of FERPA and academic policy compliance.

• A deep commitment to undergraduate student success and academic excellence.

• Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, and time management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced academic setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning, including ongoing professional development through resources like LinkedIn Learning.

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