CMDI Graduate Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information welcomes applications for the Graduate Program Coordinator position! The CMDI Graduate Program Coordinator plays an integral role in the management of all aspects of the graduate student lifecycle in the College and serves as the initial point of contact with relevant campus offices, including the Graduate School, the Bursar’s Office, the Registrar’s Office, and ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services).

The position will coordinate processes from admissions through graduation, serves as the first point of contact for interested applicants, manages the admission CRM (Slate), and is in charge of delivering applicant files for review to faculty, processing admits, and advising incoming students on their new programs. The position also coordinates several key processes for graduate students, including scholarships, research funds, transfer credits, graduate faculty appointments, comprehensive and final examinations, and graduate student employee appointments in coordination with CMDI HR.

Additionally, the position supports students to prepare for graduation by sending deadline reminders, assisting with preparations for examinations, and serving as the main point of contact for commencement, as well as assisting the Graduate Program Manager with the coordination and execution of graduate student events such as orientation and seminars throughout the year.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) is at the forefront of the revolution in communication, digital technology, and design. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity! Our students and faculty from seven departments think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine graduate program inquiries. Manage all inquiries sent to the graduate email account, including inquiries from potential and current students, faculty and staff administrative inquiries, and so on.
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, milestones, and funding.
• Coordinate routine processes for all graduate students to support completion of critical milestones (comprehensive exam, defense, etc.) and advise students on graduation requirements.
• Support and coordinate the identification and appointment of graduate student assistantships.
• Ensure compliance with university and Graduate School policies.
• Ensure that all students are aware of and follow requirements on class credits, residency, reporting, etc.
• Coordinate the graduate faculty approval process for all faculty or instructors teaching graduate students, including maintaining up to date records of current graduate faculty and renewal requirements.
• Assist the Graduate Program Manager in the development and maintenance of administrative processes related to graduate education.
• Support the Graduate Program Manager in tracking and analyzing student data for reporting purposes.

• Oversee logistical aspects of graduate admissions, including application tracking and processing. Manage admissions process through Slate from application to admission and enrollment.
• Assist faculty with admissions processes and coordinate applicant communication.
• Support recruitment for professional master’s programs, including fielding applicant questions about program requirements, supporting the coordination of events, and providing hands on support for applicants through the admission and enrollment process.
• Assist in developing outreach and marketing strategies for professional master’s programs.
• Support the recruitment efforts for…