ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and process digital dissertation forms, i.e. Committee Appointment forms, Proposal Approval forms and Final Draft Approval forms.
• Grant the student Proposal Approval and Final Draft Approval.  
• Review, spot-check, and accept manuscripts.
• Coordinate the preparation of completed dissertation manuscripts for publication and distribution. (This includes working with proofreaders and UMI/ProQuest as needed to order and generate billing letters).
• Generate quarterly progress reports for Program Chairs, via Excel.
• Help create and maintain quarterly newsletter for students, faculty, and staff, via Canva.
• Create and maintain digital files and keep the Dissertation Database up-to-date.
• Use excellent public relations skills, creative problem-solving, and emotional composure to respond to students, staff, committee, and faculty inquiries regarding any and all aspects of the dissertation process.
• Edit and update dissertation process manuals to reflect current practices.
• Work within existing guidelines, procedures, and carry out policies.
• Work with the Dissertation Team and other departments to respond to emerging needs of the students, staff, committee, and faculty.
• Execute all other duties as assigned by Dissertation Office Manager and/or Provost.

QUALIFICATIONS
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. 

Ability to comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and data; strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify and creatively problem-solve a variety of issues; effective interpersonal skills; and ability to work with or without supervision; and ability to self-start, as well work collaboratively with other departments and staff.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required; Graduate degree preferred.
1-3 years administrative experience or equivalent.
Student service experience preferred.
General office experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Strong organizational skills.
Canva experience.
Ability to work independently and show initiative.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Abilities to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English. Basic math and/or analytical reasoning ability are required.

REASONING ABILITY
Must possess the ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where no or only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

COMPUTER SKILLS
PC literate; MS Office (including Word and Excel).
Familiarity with Zoom.
Familiarity with General office equipment.
Database familiarity.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
None

MISSION
This position is instrumental in students achieving their educational dreams.