Graduate Admissions Coordinator

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

English:

UCF is home to a growing and diverse student population of over 70,000 students, almost 2,000 faculty, and more than 4,700 staff. UCF is committed to diversity and is designated a Hispanic serving institution. The department of English, within the College of Arts and Humanities, offers B.A., M.A., and MFA degrees.

The Opportunity:

The Graduate Admissions Coordinator is the center point of contact for students and the English Department when questions arise during the admissions process. The Graduate Admissions Coordinator serves as the primary information source for prospective graduate students providing personalized service to applicant inquiries. Assists with all tasks include admission, scheduling, registration, evaluation, finances, and assisting the Program Directors as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Working with staff, faculty, and graduate students. Involves keeping contracts and other important information up-to-date, graduate student advising, and close work with the faculty administrator for the program.

• Advises Graduate students on admissions requirements and enrollment. Notifies students of admission, readmission, registration, and/or graduation requirements and procedures.

• Promptly responds to student inquiries regarding program and readmission requirements, degree audits, and assistantships/fellowships. Maintains student admission, enrollment, and assessment records.

• Reviews and evaluates applications to ensure minimum qualifications are met. Creates and maintains all graduate admissions files, updates all student information in appropriate databases, maintains accuracy and integrity of all graduate admissions databases and student files.

• GTA contracts and other paperwork.

• Student management in orientation, advising, and admissions.

• Document maintenance (including web), listserv administration, event scheduling, Graduate Fair, liaison with College and Graduate Studies.

• Staff and/or faculty search committees.

• Front desk coverage when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree and 0+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years appropriate academic administrative experience

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, include a resume and cover letter.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) – English

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$42,367.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.