Education Program Coordinator I

Position Description:

As an Education Program Coordinator I in the Graduate School you will perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, under general direction. Project a professional, courteous and friendly image with Graduate School staff, faculty, students and administration through in-person, phone and email communications.

Primary Functions

• Serve as Orientation Lead, planning and executing onboarding for new graduate students
• Coordinate engagement activities designed to build community and promote student well-being (i.e., Toast Tuesday, Wellness Programming, Graduate Student Appreciation Week)
• Assist with planning for major student events such as the Poster Session, GSA Symposium, Commencement, Hooding Ceremony, and Faculty and Student Recognition Banquet.
• Coordinate the Peer Mentoring Program, Connection Groups, International Student Club, and Seminar Series (Coffee and Conversations) to support student connection and development.
• Coordinate Guest Speaker Series and other new initiatives that enrich the student experience.
• Serve as Student Events Lead for Graduate School-sponsored student affairs programming and collaborations.

• Track matriculation requirements and ensure completion of student onboarding requirements.
• Support SPUR and PURE matriculation requirements, application processing and programming in collaboration with program directors and staff.
• Partner with program leadership to deliver student-centered events, seminars, and professional development activities.

• Coordinate with the Immigration Specialist to develop and implement programming that supports international student success.
• Assist with Graduate School application processing and applicant communications, as assigned and in coordination with other team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of computers, clerical procedures, customer service standards, collaboration, and information management.

Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Preferred Schedule:



M-F 8-4:30

Position Requirements:

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of experience

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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