Dean of Graduate Programs jobs in New Mexico

This position works closely with the Department Administrator, the Graduate Program Director, and the Undergraduate Program Director to complete day-to-day programmatic tasks related to student academic success. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

·         Support the implementation of the PhD program offered collaboratively with New Mexico State University

·         Conduct in-person and internet-based student outreach and recruitment, including maintenance of websites

·         Maintain correspondence with prospective graduate students

·         Assist graduate students, faculty, and other staff persons in navigating administrative systems, policies, and procedures leading to degree completion

·         Assist faculty and graduate students in establishing contracts and meeting requirements for graduate assistantships

·         Track degree progress for graduate students; compile student data for departmental research and reporting purposes

·         Schedule and plan student recruitment, orientation, and graduation events

This position will also provide backup and support to the Department Administrator.  These duties may include:

·         Purchasing and related processes

·         Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department

·         Scheduling rooms and A/V needs for departmental meetings

·         Issuing keycards

·         Course scheduling

·         Submitting requests for IT and facilities support; supervise student assistants

·         Attending meetings

This position has working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team that serves a wide range of internal and external constituents.