Senior Academic Graduate Coordinator / Graduate Coordinator

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $101K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 11th, 2026

FERPA WASC

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Academic Graduate Coordinator / Graduate Coordinator. The role involves managing student services and program administration within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, advising students on academic issues, overseeing graduate programs including recruitment and admissions, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support program policies and student success.

Highlights

Manage academic, administrative, and co-curricular program aspects for MSE graduate programs.
Advise graduate students on academic progress, university requirements, and resolve student service issues.
Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, orientation, and support the organization of department seminars.
Administer funds for student programs and assist with departmental social media goals.
Utilize software systems including Graduate Database, SLATE, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and university-specific databases.
Ensure compliance with university policies, FERPA guidelines, and assist with accreditation processes such as ABET and WASC.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 4-6 years of graduate student advising experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred experience includes working with diverse student funding sources and understanding student immigration and visa processes.
Salary ranges from $58,600 to $100,800 annually depending on classification and experience.
Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.