Graduate Programs Coordinator

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Closing Date : November 25 2025 at 4 : 00 PM

Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management (ForEM)

ForEM has approximately 245 undergraduates and 125 graduate students enrolled at UNB to study forestry and environmental management. The faculty has several active research programs and currently employs 36 staff members and 17 faculty members.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time Term ending April 30 2027 Fredericton On-Campus

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri 8 : 15 am - 4 : 30 pm 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions :

Able to travel throughout the region to promote the Facultys programs.

Salary Range : $50149 - $62686 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management the Graduate Programs Coordinator provides strategic outcomes-based leadership in academic programming study pathway and course management and program integrity. This position acts as the point-person for both prospective and current students The Coordinator collects and tracks data as well as provides analysis and reports in support of continuous programs improvement.

• Act as the key contact person for all current and future professional masters students from program inquiry to application course advising and academic support through their cycle.
• Provide one on one advising for students related to their study pathways including course options and selection in accordance with University policies and guidelines.
• Assist students with program management and course selection; ensure compliance with academic requirements.
• Review academic progress and annual reports due to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS).
• Provide students with tools to make the best choice of stream / program.
• Coordinate the Internship & Stewardship components for the MEM and MF-RPF programs respectively. Identify and communicate student opportunities in collaboration with the internal units and external partners.
• Schedule and conduct regular check-in meetings with students to discuss their academic progress address concerns and provide guidance on program requirements.
• Direct students to Student Affairs & Services for any supports provided outside of ForEM (counselling services writing skills support health centre physical or academic accommodations etc.).
• Inform students about scholarship and other funding opportunities.
• Act as the first stage of application review. Screen and confirm eligibility and academic history to help expedite the application process.
• Maintain data on applicant success related to academic background and history geographic location prior academic institution and other factors.
• Handle all internal and external inquiries from students staff faculty SGS stakeholders and partnerships related to the professional graduate programs.
• Maintain and update the website (external facing) and SharePoint site (internal facing) information as it relates to professional graduate programs for program administration description review and evaluation.
• Develop and update recruitment and marketing information in the form of social media posts videos brochures and exhibit booth materials.
• Coordinate and participate in activities related to recruitment and promotion of the professional graduate programming with an outlook of continuous improvement in future years.
• Act as the liaison with industry government UNB partner institutions and other external partners and stakeholders to find opportunities for funding and internship placement for current students.

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC / PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Campaigns,Animal Care,Anti Money Laundering,Endpoint Security,ABAP,KG Teaching

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50149 - 62686