Graduate Program Coordinator and Student Success Manager

The Center is an intense, 11-month interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial graduate/professional program that combines theory and practical learning in information and communication sciences through a curriculum that serves as the nexus for technology, business, and public policy. Housed in the College of Communication, Information, and Media-one of the largest and most technologically advanced communication colleges in the United States-the Center is comprised of six full-time senior faculty in addition to interdisciplinary adjunct instructors and distinguished visitors. As the largest graduate STEM program at BSU, the Center serves a diverse student body and graduates 60 to 90 master's degree candidates per year. CICS boasts a loyal and supportive alumni base of over 2,000 as well as a job placement rate of over 90 percent each year in the information and communications technology industry in the U.S. and on five other continents. For the past forty years, CICS has been recognized as a student-centered leader in the field, and the new Graduate Program Coordinator will have the opportunity to advance the vision for the Center's fourth decade and beyond.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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Working within the Center serving the educational interests of students and supporting/working with faculty, the incumbent will actively contribute to student success in the graduate-level instructional programs. The incumbent will provide comprehensive student support and advising within the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences.

Master's Degree in Business or a Technology field from an accredited university by date of employment.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Student Advising and Student Support

Graduate Program Administration

Alumni Engagement Manager

Graduate Assistants Management

Lead Outreach/community engagement initiatives including the Women Working in Technology (WWiT) Initiative as well as supporting the diversity and inclusivity goals of the Center

Student Success

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.