Reporting to the Director of Political Economy and the Director Kroeger College of Public Affairs, and under the supervision of the College Administrator in the Kroeger College, the Graduate Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient administration and coordination of graduate academic programs supporting both students and faculty throughout the academic lifecycle – from recruitment to graduation. The incumbent delivers high-quality administrative and advisory support across admissions, student advising, in-program administration, funding and awards, events, and graduation processes while ensuring compliance with University, Faculty, and program regulations for both the for Masters Program and Collaborative PhD with a Specialization in Political Economy.
The position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and both internal offices and external partners, and contributes to the smooth operation of the College and Faculty. The Graduate Administrator provides academic administrative expertise to effectively support faculty and instructors by providing timely advice and updates on any new policies, processes and timelines,
assisting in both student academic success and wellness support and contributing to a positive public profile of the graduate programs.
The Graduate Administrator assists with student, faculty, internal and external partner outreach by organizing events, providing proactive and timely information and updates through the appropriate digital channels, such as e-mail, newsletters, website updates and social media posts.
Working collaboratively with the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the Graduate Administrator will support special projects for the Faculty, including assisting with the collection, review and creation of current graduate administration resources and tools to develop a Faculty of Public and Global Affairs Graduate Administrator Handbook to use as a guide for all graduate administration processes from recruitment to graduation.
Working in collaborative setting, the Graduate Administrator also assists with special projects and by providing support to other programs and positions during high-peak periods and absences.