Role Summary
Tara Brinkoetter serves as Assistant Dean for Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies. In this role, she supports academic operations, enrollment-related initiatives, student services, and programs designed for adult learners, online students, graduate students, and working professionals.
Areas of Responsibility
- School of Professional and Graduate Studies administration
- Online and graduate student support
- Adult learner and working professional education
- Enrollment and student services coordination
- Academic advising and student success support
- Partnership and tuition discount program coordination
- Cross-campus collaboration for SPGS programs and services
About Tara Brinkoetter
Tara Brinkoetter serves in Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies, where she supports students, academic programs, and operational initiatives for online and graduate education.
Her work focuses on helping students navigate their academic journey, from enrollment through program completion. She supports student services, academic advising connections, and processes that help adult learners and working professionals access the resources they need to succeed.
As Assistant Dean for SPGS, Brinkoetter also works with university partners and external organizations connected to Baker’s online, graduate, and tuition discount programs. Her role helps align student support, enrollment processes, and program operations with the needs of Baker’s professional and graduate student population.