Administrative Coordinator for Advising

Job Description:

Brown University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) in the School of Public Health (SPH) aims to open opportunities for new types of learners and train more of tomorrow’s public health leaders to improve the health of people domestically and around the world. The online MPH is geared for non-traditional adult learners, working professionals, and international students. The extension of the MPH program to online students fortifies SPH’s commitment to expanding the socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity of enrolled students and embodies the University’s mission to serve the community, nation, and world

The Administrative Coordinator for Advising coordinates advising activities within the online MPH and Online Biostatistics and Health Data Sciences Programs including maintaining progress reports, organizing student progress meetings, speaking with students about standard program requirements, and providing administrative support for scheduling Core Advising sessions as needed. In addition, this position is responsible for coordinating the standard program curricula , and monitoring the custom plans of study. This position also provides other academic and administrative support as needed and helps plan and execute the online program orientations and virtual commencement.

Job Qualifications:

Associates degree plus at least 3 years of administrative experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Experience in a university setting preferred.

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Customer-focused, customer service oriented
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with event planning and scheduling
• Works independently and uses judgment and discretion
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly shifting environment with tight deadlines and high volume of activity
• Excellent administrative and organization skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google platforms
• This position requires a strong commitment to promoting diversity

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. Candidates must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment. This is a remote eligible position.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-07-26

Job Posting Title:

Administrative Coordinator for Advising

Department:

School of Public Health

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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