Primary Responsibilities

Dissertation Support Services

• Guide doctoral students through the complete dissertation proposal development process
• Regularly communicate deadlines and serve as the liaison for document approval processes, hearing and defense meetings logistics, recordings, and announcements, and coordinate hooding/commencement participation and program information
• Assist students and faculty with the committee chairperson selection process
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the IRB (Institutional Review Board) application process
• Assist students with formatting, organization, and submission of final dissertation documents
• Ensure compliance with university dissertation standards and requirements

Resource Development and Management

• Develop and maintain standardized templates and resources for dissertation components
• Create comprehensive guides and documentation for dissertation processes
• Update and refine support materials based on evolving academic standards
• Maintain current knowledge of dissertation formatting requirements and submission procedures

Educational Programming

• Conduct regular workshops on research methodology and academic writing

• Facilitate group sessions on dissertation development best practices
• Provide individual consultations and technical guidance to doctoral students
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives

Administrative and Technical Support

• Collaborate with INLD Program Coordinator on program improvement initiatives
• Maintain detailed records of student interactions and progress
• Participate in program meetings and planning sessions as required
• Stay current with institutional policies and procedures related to doctoral education

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in doctoral education, dissertation supervision, or academic support services
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in academic writing and research methodology
  • Experience with IRB processes and regulatory compliance
  • Advanced knowledge of dissertation formatting standards (APA 7th Ed.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and academic software platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as dissertation committee member or supervisor
• Background in interdisciplinary research methodologies
• Experience developing educational resources and conducting workshops

• Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual support delivery
• Knowledge of statistical software and data analysis tools