The Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) graduate coordinator serves as the primary administrative point of contact for prospective and current students in the Interdisciplinary Studies master’s or doctoral program. The coordinator supports recruitment, admissions, student onboarding, degree progress tracking, and graduation processes while working closely with students, faculty advisors, committee members, and the Graduate School. The position ensures students receive timely guidance and support throughout their graduate career and helps maintain efficient operation of the program. The coordinator serves as the designated graduate coordinator for the program.
The INDS Graduate Coordinator supports one of UAF’s most flexible and innovative graduate programs, serving students whose academic and research interests span multiple disciplines. As the primary administrative point of contact for prospective and current students, this position plays a key role in supporting recruitment, admissions, student success, and degree completion. Working collaboratively with students, faculty advisors, graduate committees, and the Graduate School, the coordinator helps ensure a positive and efficient graduate student experience from admission through graduation.
Successful candidates will bring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a student-centered environment. To thrive in this role, one will need to be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. Successful candidates enjoy working with faculty, students, and staff, and helping others navigate complex processes and requirements. The ability to work independently and provide excellent customer service is essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in higher education administration, student services, admissions, academic advising support, and/or program coordination.
- Strong organizational, written communication, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn university systems such as Banner, DegreeWorks, and related student information systems.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.
This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.