Coordinates the assignment of graduate assistant duties each academic semester and summer session; assigns teaching and non teaching duties to all GATs/GANTs/GARs working through academic and personal scheduling conflicts, reviews each student's previous semester duties and performance evaluations. Accommodates special circumstances and faculty requests if feasible. Tracks graduate assistant budgetary expenditures.
Assists the Associate Head in communicating with and advising internal and external groups or committees concerning graduate program endeavors. Oversees the development and revision of all program materials, web pages and recruitment publications. Assists faculty with the coordination of student assignments and provides guidance on procedures for chairing a student's committee. Responsible for the advertisement of the graduate program through mathematical publications, mailings, web postings, and responds to inquiries for information and application materials. Coordinates student recruitment activities, arranging campus visits and assembling individual itineraries for prospective students. Must possess sufficient writing skills to compose letters and memorandum under the Associate Head's signature.
Coordinates VIGRE program enrollment for graduate students. VIGRE is a National Science Foundation initiative designed to encourage mathematics graduate students to pursue a career in mathematics research and provides stipends and incentives that shorten time to degree. Duties include presenting potential applicants to the Associate Head and Graduate Program Committee for consideration. Also identifies graduate assistants that are eligible for annual teaching awards. Schedules appointments and meetings for the Associate Head and the Graduate Program Committee. Provides absolute confidentiality and accurate attention to detail.