Job Information
Texas A&M University Graduate Program Coordinator II in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Graduate Program Coordinator II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Dean Of Veterinary Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs. To learn more, please visit our websitehttps://vetmed.tamu.edu/
What we want
The Graduate Program Coordinator II, under general supervision, coordinates program support for the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Office. Responsible for Graduate Program assessment and reporting, data collection and analysis for the CVMBS Graduate Programs, and alumni tracking and engagement. Coordinates the professional development and student success programs for graduate students. Provides administrative support for the unit’s programs and events.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience
Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Required Education and Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in program coordination or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with program or project coordination and/or management
Experience with academic program assessment and reporting
Experience working with graduate students
Experience with maintaining databases
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Coordination of Professional Development and Student Success Programs for Graduate Students: Coordinates the implementation of numerous professional development and student success programs for the graduate students within the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Responsible for advertising, implementing, and follow up on all programs. Provides assessment of outcomes of these programs, so that strategic planning and development of new programs can be executed.
Course Development and Associated Administrative Activities: Facilitates course development and approval processes (CARS), oversees program proposals to ensure compliance, serves as the College Administrator for graduate catalog workflow and updates, ensuring accuracy in catalog content and graduate course requests, serves as a liaison for classroom allocation, and attends monthly Graduate Professional Council (GPC) meetings as the college liaison to assure that all college course requests are approved as appropriate by the committee before being routed to the Faculty Senate for final approval.
Graduate Advising: Acts as back-up graduate academic advisor during peak periods such as open registration, Q-drop, and graduation each semester to ensure our graduate students needs are met related to progress toward their degree. Works in conjunction with our primary Graduate Academic Advisor III for the school
Alumni Tracking: Responsible for maintaining a database of alumni for the CVM graduate programs. Develops and implements engagement strategies with alumni.
Administrative Support for Programs and Events: Provides administrative support for numerous events and programs for graduate students. Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.