Primary Duties

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Program Coordinator.

Nature of Work: 

The Graduate Program Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, communications, and degree tracking for graduate students. This position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, and collaborates with employers, school districts, and other off-campus constituents. Using enrollment data, this position reports on graduate admissions outcomes and effectiveness.

Examples of Work Performed: 

• Assist with the development and management of targeted communication strategies to attract a diverse group of students to all graduate study.
• Serve as a liaison between Academic Affairs and individual schools to coordinate recruitment and admission activities for each graduate program.
• Represent graduate study at recruiting events to enhance visibility.
• Implement, evaluate, and update graduate student recruitment plans.
• Stay informed about the curricula and requirements of all graduate programs.
• Create and update online orientation materials for incoming graduate students.

• Stay informed about the latest graduate admission processes and enrollment criteria.
• Act as the primary contact for prospective graduate students, providing information, answering inquiries, and connecting applicants with appropriate academic programs.
• Oversee and manage the online application for graduate admissions.
• Ensure that application materials are complete and organized for faculty review when necessary.
• Monitor applications throughout the process to ensure timely decision-making.
• Assist in gathering data on current and past applications and admissions, tracking graduate enrollments, and providing recommendations for improvements in recruitment and application procedures.

• Assist with generating weekly reports and analyzing data related to enrollment, retention, graduation, and other relevant metrics.
• Maintain knowledge and professional development in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Compensation Details

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications & experience. Attractive & comprehensive fringe benefit package. Annual salary range is $48,230-$60,287.

Benefits

Wayne State College has an outstanding benefit package.

Benefit coverage begins the first day of the month after employment starts.

HEALTH AND DENTAL

Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska with two options: a Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) with a $650 deductible

or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $3,800 deductible.

• Preferred Provider (PPO) = $650.00 deductible, co-insurance 80/20, out of pocket maximum is $4,600. Co-pays are

$35 for primary physician, $55 for specialty physician or urgent care, $85 for ER visits. This plan includes a prescription

discount.

• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) = $3,800.00 deductible, co-insurance 90/10, out of pocket maximum is $4,350.

Health Reimbursement Account funded by WSC for out of pocket expenses.

• Dental Plan includes two oral exams/cleanings each calendar year with no deductible. Any restorative or maintenance

services cost a $25 deductible per year.

VISION

Coverage through Ameritas-VSP; $20 deductible for an annual exam; coverage includes specified maximums for lenses and

frames and a discount on contacts.

LIFE INSURANCE

All full time employees receive a term life plan with a death benefit of $30,000. Optional supplemental coverage is available.

RETIREMENT

Voluntary contributions are available for full time employees. Once employees meet the minimum age requirements,

employees will contribute 6% of gross salary on a pre-tax basis and WSC contributes 8%. Employees are fully vested from the

first date of contributions. Employees may contribute up to what law allows each year.

PAID LEAVE PROGRAMS

Full time employees receive sick leave, vacation leave, 6 days of bereavement leave, and 13 paid holidays.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Waivers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness

Programs.

For more information on benefits please go to wsc.edu/hr and click on Benefits.

How to Apply

Apply online at: https://nscs.peopleadmin.com/postings/12399