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Job Posting Title:

Graduate Coordinator

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - Cain School of Chemical Engineering (Mike Benton (00001503))

   

Work Location:

3307 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

   

Job Description:

The Graduate Coordinator pprovides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering by managing the graduate student life cycle, ensuring program compliance and curriculum coordination, serving as liaison to the College’s Student Employment and Finance offices for student employment and grant activities, coordinating departmental travel and events, maintaining communication platforms, and producing the department’s annual newsletter.

30% Provides comprehensive administrative support for the graduate program by managing the full student life cycle—from recruitment and admissions through advising, progress tracking, funding coordination, and student support—while serving as the liaison to College HR and Finance to ensure timely and compliant processing of graduate and student employment appointments.

25% Oversees graduate program administration and compliance by serving as the primary liaison with the Graduate School, managing curriculum updates and program assessments, maintaining accurate records and reports, and coordinating key program events.

10% Coordinate all departmental travel arrangements for faculty, staff, students, and guests, including airfare, lodging, transportation, and related logistics.

10% Maintain and update the department's website and social media platforms to ensure accurate, timely communication.

10% Assemble, draft, edit, and distribute the department’s annual newsletter, including coordinating and incorporating photographs.

10% Assist with departmental grant accounting in close coordination with the College of Engineering Finance Office.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references along with your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges, or other details pertaining to the position please contact Jessica Waters at jessicawaters@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

February 18, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 18, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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