Graduate Coordinator - 136289

The Department of Psychology (http://psychology.ucsd.edu/) consistently ranks among the top experimental psychology programs in the country. Currently there are 30 senate faculty, 5 adjunct professors, 5 research faculty, 25 staff and 65 graduate students. The department has over 50 active federal contracts/grants and gift funds. The annual expenditures total over $10 million across federal, state, and gift funds.

Psychology faculty conduct research within four broad areas: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology. The department has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary research at UCSD, and many faculty maintain collaborative relationships with campus units including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, UCSD's Medical School, Rady School of Management, and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Our forward-looking perspective and rich collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity for cutting-edge research that is changing the face of modern psychology.

Under the general direction of the Student Affairs Manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the Psychology department's graduate program which serves 55 graduate students and 28 faculty.

Responsibilities include: Academic Advising; Program Planning and Implementation; Curriculum Planning and Implementation; Financial Support; Graduate Admissions, Outreach and Recruitment. Provide recommendations for reaching short and long-term goals and objectives for the program. Additionally, this position is responsible for departmental temporary instructional academic personnel and human resources.

Applies professional Student Services concepts. Provides varied student services to students and faculty. Works on moderately complex issues. Receives assistance on more complex issues.

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Proven experience in academic counseling of university students, and strong familiarity with student development in higher education. Sufficient background to evaluate academic data, analyze academic records, and make analytical decisions.

• Ability to successfully interact with students and faculty, and clearly explain requirements and procedures.

• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases. Knowledge of UCSD on-line systems including ISIS, PPS, StudentLink.

• Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Knowledge of general education requirements, educational organization at university levels, and subject curriculum, to ensure effective implementation of educational material.

• Understanding of University rules and regulations. Knowledge of regulations relating to graduate students, course scheduling, and student employment.

• Interpersonal skills. Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, humor, patience and flexibility, working with a variety of people at all levels. Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking. Strong ability to analyze complex data and develop recommendations and reports.

• Ability to initiate, plan, develop, implement, manage and evaluate multiple programmatic activities independently and complete work in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ability in problem identification and reasoning. Strong ability to anticipate problems, identify and analyze options, and implement corrective actions. Demonstrated skill in problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis situation management.

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write concisely, persuasively, and in summary form. Skill to compose, edit and proofread correspondence and narrative sections of printed information.

• Ability to express verbally, or in writing, one's position, plan of action, evaluation or interpretation in a professional, concise, and courteous manner.

• Ability organize and thoroughly complete workload under pressing deadlines with frequent interruptions.

• Working knowledge of information technology systems and demonstrated ability to use computer software systems for word processing, database manipulation, electronic mail and spreadsheet software.

• Knowledge of basic math and accounting principles. Ability to gather, monitor and interpret statistical data.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed records

• Duties may require direct contact with children (defined as individuals under the age of 18). Completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) form is required.

• Job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

• Mandated CANRA reporter.

• Occasional overtime and weekends may be required.

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