Program Coordinator

Overview

The Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics seeks a program coordinator. The Program in Applied & Computational Mathematics is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program that provides a home for people from many fields and directions, who share a passion for mathematics and its applications.

We currently have 11 core faculty members most of whom hold a joint appointment between their home department and the program. The person in this position has primary oversight for the graduate program, including student milestones and the admissions process. Other responsibilities include faculty support, webpage and database maintenance, purchasing and event planning. The position provides support for the manager and back-up in her absence.

Responsibilities

Manage active graduate program currently consisting of 33 enrolled graduate students as well as any visiting students. Manages the Admissions process, Reenrollment process, scheduling of the first year, general and final public oral exams and the overall monitoring of student progress and completion of PhD. requirements.

Responsible for interpreting Graduate School policies and procedures as they pertain to both U.S. and International students while also considering each student's individual status (i.e. regular, in absentia, etc.). Respond to the academic as well as the personal concerns of the graduate students. Input and maintain all graduate student financial support, including external fellowships, throughout the academic and calendar years. Proficient in PRIME Labor Accounting system.

Provide support to 11 core faculty members as needed. Responsibilities include letter writing; purchasing; seminar coordination; typing technical manuscripts using LaTex; and making travel arrangements for both faculty and visitors. Manage departmental purchases, reimbursements and travel using the Princeton PRIME and Concur systems.

Maintain PACM website and Facebook group page, which includes posting content such as news and colloquium updates. Maintain websites for faculty members, as needed. Update database which contains annual directory information, academic progress for Ph.D. and certificate students, and current contact information for alumni.

Plan and coordinate several special events including The Distinguished Lecturer Visit. Other responsibilities may include graphic design (creating thesis posters for graduate students and event invitations/posters) and some event coordination.

Serves as program telephone coordinator. Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.

• 1-3 years work experience.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Office, Photoshop or similar photo manipulation software, Illustrator, and Drupal or other web content management systems. Experience with Google Calendar.

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Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

12/12/1999

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver's License Required

No

Experience Level

Entry Level

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