UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
WATSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Administrator Role Descriptions
Program Coordinator
Program coordinators will be appointed by the department chair, after consultation with
program faculty. They will typically serve a three-year term, with annual reviews
conducted by the department chair. They are eligible for a second consecutive three-year
term, though it is considered best for this position to be rotated among program faculty.
Program coordinators will be provided with a three-credit teaching load reduction per
academic year in return for their administrative service. However, a stipend can be chosen
instead, typically in an amount equal to the salary they would earn for a three-credit
teaching overload.
With the assistance of program faculty, during the academic year program coordinators
agree to facilitate:
• regular meetings with program area faculty and report outcomes to
department chair
 meetings with prospective students to describe the admissions process
and program requirements
 the admission application review process for their program area
 transmission of decisions on admission or rejection to the office of the
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
 maintenance of student records for students enrolled in the program for the
purposes of scheduling meetings, notifying students of changes, and assigning
advisors
 academic advising, as needed
• verification that student evidences have been approved by faculty and submitted
by students
 the scheduling and transmission of results of comprehensive exam/portfolio/thesis
process for candidates to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
 verification of graduation eligibility status for the Graduate School each semester
by checking degree audits and doing any required substitutions
 the assessment processes – including serving as assessment liaison reviewing data,
and identifying program strengths and areas for improvement
 attendance at program coordinator and graduate coordinator meetings (as
appropriate) and keep program faculty apprised of information
• coordination of program curriculum development, including program and course
development and revision processes
• accreditation and program approval activities and reports
• end of the year and annual reports as needed
• fall, spring, and summer schedule development
• accuracy and modifications of program websites, program sheet information, and
catalogue copy
• representation at university-school partnership meetings
 coordination of program marketing and recruiting
• other related duties as specified by the department chair
When possible, program coordinators will be provided with a modest stipend to be
available during the summer months primarily to respond to program-related
communications from current and prospective students.
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