Job Description

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to support the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs. These graduate programs serve working professionals through flexible formats and emphasize both technical excellence and ethical, vocation-centered leadership.

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting students, faculty, and program leadership by managing day-to-day administrative operations. This position includes student advising responsibilities along with organization, communication, and execution of routine processes that ensure a smooth and supportive student experience.

This is a half-time position (approximately 20 hours per week).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise students on course planning, program progression, and general academic navigation
• Serve as a primary point of contact for current students, providing timely and professional responses to questions
• Assist students with course registration, enrollment tracking, and general program navigation
• Maintain accurate student records and assist with data entry and reporting
• Coordinate communication between students, faculty, and program leadership
• Support course scheduling, including tracking course offerings and instructor assignments
• Assist faculty with routine administrative needs and communication
• Monitor program timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Generate basic reports related to enrollment, course participation, and program activity
• Support the delivery of online programs designed for working professionals
• Perform other administrative and coordination tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through independently
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working with email, spreadsheets, and basic administrative systems
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

E ducation and Experience

• Experience in administrative support, higher education, or student services preferred
• Familiarity with online or graduate-level education environments preferred
• Basic comfort with technical terminology related to computer science or artificial intelligence preferred

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.