Job Information
Texas A&M University Program Coordinator II in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Program Coordinator II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who We Are
The Col le ge o f A r t s a n d Sciences is the academic heart and foundation of Texas A&M University. Our 18 departments and more than 130 academic programs of study offer students the opportunity to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, languages, and life sciences. The col le ge is home to preeminent scholars and researchers, world-class academic programs, and exceptional students eager to learn, discover, and make a difference. The educational experience in Arts and Sciences supports, engages, and inspires students during every step of their academic journey, from choosing to become an Aggie, to launching their successful career. It includes amazing opportunities for participating in cutting-edge research, study abroad experiences, immersive field work with world-renowned experts, and hands-on experiences through internships and professional programs. The Col le ge o f A r t s a n d Science is home to over 30 centers and institutes as well as many specialized laboratories and active research groups, where innovation by our top researchers continues to lead to groundbreaking discoveries and societal solutions in myriad world-changing areas. Be Here. Be ArtSci . Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu
What We Want
The Program Coordinator II for Undergraduate Student Academic Success will coordinate, assist in the development, and implement the programming for various undergraduate student success programs, including, but not limited to, First to Finish, Regent Scholars, and Leadership Scholars. The Program Coordinator II will be responsible for implementing efforts to assist Arts & Sciences’ students, especially first-generation students, in the acquisition of academic, social, and professional skills. Additionally, the Program Coordinator II will assist in first year and multi-year programming. If this description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Schedule: Position may require occasional evening and weekend hours and may require occasional travel.
Location: This is an in-person role. The selected candidate will be expected to work on our College Station campus.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of program management experience including some course management and academic counseling
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented
Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Knowledge of spreadsheet, and database applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree
More than five years of experience in program management including some course management and academic counseling, and classroom instruction
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships
Familiarity with TAMU portals, such as Argos, Navigate, etc.
Responsibilities:
Coordination and Implementation of Undergraduate Student Success Programming: Coordinates planning, development, and implementation of other undergraduate student programs to improve first year retention and empower first year students to succeed academically, professionally, and socially. Assists with the development, and updates training materials and course content for success programming. Provides data for reports related to various programs’ progress. Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning. Attends local, regional, and national professional meetings related to student success, and first generation and/or underrepresented student success. Assists with the development of transition and retention initiatives that are informed by best practices in higher education to address needs of first year, first generation, and/or underrepresented students. Assist peer Program Coordinators and Program Managers, and other Student Success administrators. Evaluates student experiences success programming. Assists with the preparation of reports on success program activities. Responds to inquiries from students, faculty and others regarding program policies, procedures, and requirements, making referrals as appropriate. Uses various TAMU portals to provide up-to-date information, and to provide data on first-year programming. Collaborates and maintains successful working partnerships with faculty, academic advisors, and specialty support programs
Student Mentor Oversight: Direct oversight of the coordination and assignment of student mentors for success programming, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation. Mentors peer mentors each semester.
Hullabaloo U Course: Teaches a minimum of one Hullabaloo U section for the college in an academic year and 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
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.