Senior Academic Graduate Coordinator / Graduate Coordinator

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $101K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 2nd, 2026

FERPA WASC

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Academic Graduate Coordinator / Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The role involves managing student services, advising graduate students, administering academic programs, coordinating recruitment and admissions, and supporting faculty and departmental operations.

Highlights

Manage all academic, administrative, and co-curricular aspects of graduate program management and student affairs for MSE.
Advise graduate students on academic progress, university policies, and related issues from orientation through graduation.
Support graduate student recruitment, admissions, orientation, and outreach efforts.
Administer funds for student programs and coordinate department social media goals with leadership.
Oversee accreditation review processes including ABET and WASC.
Required expertise in Graduate Database, SLATE, fellowship systems, admissions platforms, and engineering student databases.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with university computer applications and FERPA guidelines.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4-6 years of graduate student advising experience at the MS or PhD level.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Compensation ranges from $58,600 to $100,800 annually depending on classification and experience.