Graduate Studies and Student Data Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Graduate Studies and Student Data Coordinator

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM CMDA - School of Theater (Kristin M Sosnowsky (00012573))

   

Work Location:

0105 Music & Dramatic Arts Building

   

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

   

Job Description:

This position will serve all students of the College of Music and Dramatic Arts through electronic data management, student employment processes, and onboarding and orientation support. This position will work to identify areas where information flow and electronic support can increase efficiencies thereby providing the highest level of service to students, faculty and other support staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Graduate Studies in the CMDA with all record keeping from the recruiting phase through commencement. Provide consistent and accurate communication of pertinent information for Graduate Students and Graduate Assistants. Provide additional support as needed for the acclimation of international graduate students. Create and maintain electronic record keeping system for graduate student information in compliance and coordination with Graduate School and Information Technology policies and processes. Serve as CMDA Student Employment Partner to hire and onboard all Graduate Assistants in coordination with the Executive Associate Dean. (50%)
• Create and maintain database management systems for CMDA recruitment and retention efforts to create a holistic database of CMDA student records, tracking graduate students, student workers, and recital gradings from application through auditions, enrollment, and graduation. Building pathways for integration of information from various University systems into one College database for improved efficiencies and increased service to student population as well as providing information for analysis of trends in recruitment and retention programs. (30%)
• Graduate Slate & Systems Management: Manage the CMDA Graduate Slate portal by building application cycles, updating queries, and managing review bins; serve as the primary mediator with the Graduate School Admissions Office for application issues, deferrals, and missing documents while providing system training and technical support to faculty and students. (15%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Additional Information:

• This individual must be physically able to sit/stand for long periods of time while working on a computer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: Bachelor's

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.

LSU’s College of Music and Dramatic Arts is a performing arts community that prepares performers, composers, teachers, and scholars for productive lives after college. In a setting that prioritizes engagement, acceptance, personalization, collaboration, and inspiration, we foster passion for the arts, the creation of new works, and connection with community, heightening our collective ability to communicate with expressive power and purpose. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is a national flagship institution with world-class intellectual and creative resources. Located in Baton Rouge, a dynamic state capital situated on the Mississippi River, the University represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant and evocative culture. Baton Rouge is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities, with a metropolitan area population of over 800,000.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please submit CV or Resume. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Susannah Knoll, Executive Assistant to the Dean/HR Analyst at cmdadeansoffice@lsu.edu.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

September 14, 2026

   

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

September 15, 2026

  

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.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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