Graduate Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Temporary 💰 $22 - $25 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Graduate Program Specialist to support the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in the Department of Computer Science. The role manages graduate program operations, advises students throughout their academic journey, coordinates with campus offices, and maintains student records while collaborating with the graduate program team.

Highlights

Serve as primary contact for graduate students, faculty, and applicants, responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.
Advise graduate students on milestones, registration, and policy interpretation from matriculation through graduation.
Coordinate with university departments including the Graduate School, College of Engineering, and Office of International Services.
Assist with graduate assistantship appointments and track Graduate Student Support Plan eligibility.
Maintain and update student records in systems such as SIS, NextGen Graduate Appointment System, and GradWatch.
Prepare and distribute communications in line with program plans.
Collect, analyze, and report data for program improvement and benchmarking.
Proficiency required in Microsoft Word and Excel with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience is required; experience in academic environments and familiarity with student information systems preferred.
Compensation range is $22 - $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.