• Specialist, Graduate Services

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    The School of Teacher Education (STE) within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is seeking applications for the position of Specialist, Graduate Services. The Specialist is responsible for supporting graduate students and the graduate programs within STE. This position reports to the Director of the School of Teacher Education. Duties include:

     

    + Graduate Admissions

    + Interacts with perspective and current graduate students

    + Manages admissions files and graduate documents

    + Advises Graduate Students

    + Collaborates with the Graduate School at WKU and the Office of Professional Educator Services to ensure a streamline pathway to graduation and teacher certification

    + Assists with graduate processes and new initiatives with the School of Teacher Education

    + Maintains graduate records

    + Supports graduate recruiting and retention efforts

    + Works with the STE Director and Assistant Director as needed for graduate programming

    + Other duties as assigned

    Job Requirements:

    + Master's Degree

    Additional Information:

    Salary: $45,825

     

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

    Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

     

    Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

     

    Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

     

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