The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking an Academic Coordinator (RA) to support the Steering Committee of the newly launched HSS Graduate Program. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and coordination of a flagship graduate initiative at LUMS.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Academic Coordinator (RA) will provide administrative and academic support to ensure effective coordination of the Graduate Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Graduate Program Steering Committee in program coordination.
• Supporting the committee and faculty in developing the program structure and goals, in line with guidelines from the Department Chair and School Dean.
• Implementing directives from the Committee, Department Chair, Dean, and Registrar’s Office (RO) regarding course planning.
• Coordinating course planning with faculty, maintaining a course database, and finalizing course details in collaboration with the RO, faculty, and Dean’s Office.
• Managing course memos and related documentation.
• Organizing regular committee meetings and maintaining complete records/minutes.
• Liaising with the Dean’s Office, Registrar’s Office, and Office of Advancement on matters related to the Graduate Program.
• Performing any additional tasks assigned by the Graduate Program Steering Committee.
• This is a contract position, reporting to the line manager/Steering Committee. Responsibilities may evolve based on departmental needs as determined by the Department Chair or line manager.