MIE Graduate Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

MIE Graduate Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - MI - Business Management (Trisha Lawhon Landry (00012526))

Work Location:

3261 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) Graduate Coordinator is responsible for all administrative logistics and customer service associated with the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) Graduate Programs. A secondary responsibility is to partially manage the MIE website as pertains to the MIE graduate programs. The MIE Department is home to 8 degree programs (6 on campus and 2 on-line), 2 cost recovery centers, and 2 research centers (CeRoM, TIER). When fully staffed, it is supported by 6 office and 8 technical staff members that serve 30 T/TT Faculty, 7 Instructors, 5-7 p/t Instructors, and more than 12 Post-docs and Research Associates, ~1300 UG students and ~100 graduate students. Research expenditures are in the range $4.5M-$6M annually.

Job Responsibilities:

45% Responsible for all academic administrative, organizational logistics and communications associated with the MIE Graduate Programs, including managing graduate admissions, orientation, the RS17 process for graduate students, assignment and tracking of desk space, supporting graduate student progress, course support, supporting graduate program events. Is responsible for maintaining and updating the Departmental graduate student and program records and assists the ME Graduate Program Director and IE Program Director. Acts as the Departmental liaison with campus offices which include the Graduate School, International Services Office, Payroll, HRM, Registrar, College of Engineering.

45% Serve in the Student Employment Partner and Timekeeper role in Workday.  Processes all student related personnel forms, both graduate and undergraduate as related to research. Oversees the placement of student workers and maintains student aid balances. Works closely with the CCM and Accountants on balances for personnel appointments. Trouble shoots payroll and time entry problems.  Provides supervision, orientation and training of student workers. Responsible for processing graduate fellowships, scholarships and awards.

5% Partially manages the MIE website specifically as pertaining to research and graduate program content, which includes maintaining relevant web pages, creating new pages and updating pages. Acts as liaison between the College of Engineering office, Strategic Communications and ITS as needed.

5% Act as a back-up for the office staff, including the Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, with associated cross-training. Perform other tasks assigned depending upon the needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or master’s degree.

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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

3 or more years experience in a university setting; Familiarity with Workday, Graduate Programs and Graduate School rules and regulations. 

Additional Requirements:

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application; however, original transcripts are required prior to hire, if applicable.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Trisha Landry at [email protected].

Posting Date:

August 21, 2025

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

November 17, 2025

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.

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