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Appalachian State University
MHA Graduate Program Coordinator
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring an MHA Graduate Program Coordinator. This role drives marketing, outreach, and recruitment for the university's online Master of Health Administration program while supporting enrolled students through advising and program coordination. The coordinator partners with the Graduate School to manage admissions communication, applicant review, and program events.
Highlights
- Manage marketing, outreach, and recruitment activities to support MHA enrollment growth
- Lead recruitment events, information sessions, career fairs, and regional outreach
- Coordinate with the Graduate School on admissions communication and applicant review
- Advise prospective students on admission requirements, curriculum, and enrollment processes
- Plan and coordinate program events including orientations, student meetings, and advisory board meetings
- Provide academic advising to enrolled students on program and university requirements
- Track student credit-hour production, enrollment trends, and student outcomes
- Bachelor's degree in health care or business administration plus 2+ years of related experience
- Salary range $40,170 - $46,238 for this ¾-time, 12-month position
MHA Graduate Program Coordinator Full Description
MHA Graduate Program Coordinator
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Department: Nutrition & Health Care Management
Position Summary
The Appalachian State University online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program educates and prepares working health care managers and administrative professionals to provide competent leadership in their organizations and communities. This three-quarter-time Program Coordinator supports the marketing, recruitment, and administrative functions of the program. At least 60% of the position focuses on engaging in and being uniquely supportive of student success, retention, and coordination of academic-support activities.
Marketing and Recruitment (35%)
- Manage marketing, outreach, and recruitment activities for the MHA program to support enrollment growth and applicant quality goals
- Represent the MHA program at Health Care Career events
- Lead and coordinate recruitment events, information sessions, career fairs, and regional outreach activities, and support the program’s marketing plan
- Coordinate with the Graduate School on recruitment events and information sessions
Student Advising, Program Planning, and Grad School Coordination (65%)
- Coordinate with the Graduate School on recruitment initiatives and oversee timely communication through the admissions process
- Serve as a primary resource for prospective students on admission requirements, curriculum, prerequisites, and enrollment processes
- Participate in applicant review and selection for admission to the program
- Work with the Program Director to plan and coordinate program events, including orientation sessions, annual student meetings, and advisory board meetings
- Support prospective and enrolled students by troubleshooting administrative, admission, registration, and program-related issues
- Provide academic advising to enrolled students to ensure compliance with program, college, and university requirements
- Compile and monitor student credit-hour production, enrollment trends, and student outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business administration, or a related area, with at least 2 years of related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in health care management and administration, business administration, or a related area.
Position Details
- ¾-time (0.75 FTE) Staff/Non-Faculty position, 12 months per year
- Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8am - 5pm
- 30 hours per week
- Suggested Salary Range: $40,170-$46,238 (3/4-time position salary)
- VISA sponsorship is not available for this position — candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
To Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references with contact information through Appalachian State University’s Job Board.
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