Undergraduate Program Coordinator

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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

This position provides administrative support for the undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Physiology within the department of Physiology & Pharmacology.

* Attentive and detail oriented

* Experience with student-facing technologies

* Professionalism

* Effective communication skills

* Accessibility and flexibility

* Time management skills

* In-depth knowledge of related university and degree requirements

* Familiarity with UGA financial, procurement, Banner, Argos, and other University administrative and academic systems.

* Sit for long periods of time

* Lift up to 15 pounds, occasionally 20 pounds

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Assisting with Program Management
* Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, Department Head and Director of the Biomedical Physiology undergraduate program.
* Assist the Department Head with program data summary reports for budget and funding proposals, as well as program growth projections and promotion.

* Work with the Director of Undergraduate Program to provide updates to majors and the Biomedical Physiology program in PARC.

* Assist with program faculty travel authorizations and reimbursement requests.

* Prepare electronic purchase/check requests for classroom supplies and materials.
* Help to develop and organize data summaries related to undergraduate program assessment including tracking student progress and program alumni.

* Work with the program Director to maintain and update the student handbook.

* Maintain program status reports including number of students who are enrolled, graduating, and other related data for the College.

* Manage the program's websites on the College's webserver, including updating and creating new content.

* Liaise with other academic programs and administrative units to address the needs of the program.
* Provide direct support to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs by maintaining records pertinent to the undergraduate program, assisting with travel authorizations and reimbursement requests, and preparing electronic purchase/check requests.
* Maintain diverse mail and email address lists for correspondence.
* Perform administrative duties associated with the undergraduate program in Biomedical Physiology including: answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, responding to request for assistance, assistance with tracking student enrollment, grades, and graduation status.
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Undergraduate Course Management
* Work with the Director on course scheduling and entry into the course scheduling platforms.

* Provide PODs and other clearances and clear academic holds for student registrations in conjunction with the advising group.

* Enter new courses and course changes into CAPA and track their progress through the approval system.

* Help to manage student records, admissions, and program acceptance using UGA systems in conjunction with the academic advising group.

* Create, distribute, and compile results of program course evaluations.

* Collaborate with the academic advising group to obtain data and track student progress both pre- and post-graduation.

* Review curriculum requirements and academic programs. (Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee support). Assist with data collection for annual program assessment and reporting using the Xitracs system.

* Coordinate with the Director regarding Academic Honesty related reporting.

Coordination of special program events
* Plan and coordinate program convocation each spring and fall semester.

* Host undergraduate recruitment events at the university, local, and state level.

* Coordinate with program-affiliated student organizations to address their questions and meet their needs for Departmental support. Special events such as PLA orientations and recognitions .

Support for student success and recognition
* Assist the awards committee with managing program scholarship applications process, summaries, and notifications. Work with the business office to administer and post scholarships in Scholarship Universe.

* Coordinate academic award selection processes as needed.

* Coordinate MOUs for student internships for undergraduate studies.

* Assist students regarding departmental procedures and policies.