Job Title

　　Program Coordinator I

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University

　　Department

　　Office for Student Success

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$3,042.67 monthly

　　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 & identities. 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 Office for Student Success provides leadership for a collaborative campus-wide culture for undergraduate student success through programs and services that empower, equip, and engage students and support university goals of improved retention and graduation rates and decreased achievement disparities.

　　What we want

　　The Office for Student Success seeks to hire a Program Coordinator I who will provide guidance and support to transfer students’ campus-wide and those participating in the Transfer Student Program (TSP). Our candidate will serve as a liaison to multiple departments such as New Student & Family Programs and other student success offices and partners. In addition, our candidate will play a vital role in mentor training and supervision and contributes to expansive program development. They will provide oversight of student activities within TSP and facilitate logistics for those activities, community service projects, and events sponsored by the department. This position will assist the program manager to devise and execute strategies aimed at sustaining a heightened level of engagement and knowledge regarding the Transfer Student Program and with prospective and current transfer students in general. Our candidate will be comfortable engaging with students, prospective students, and faculty members regarding TSP and transfer initiatives within the TAMU system. Our candidate will be creative, innovative, detail oriented to supervise the development and maintenance of dynamic social media and marketing across multiple platforms. Finally, our selected candidate will be a passionate and energetic contributor, enthusiastic brand ambassador for transfer students, a flexible and a collaborative team player committed to continually expanding the reach of the Office for Student Success.

　　What you need to know

　　Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s qualifications .

　　OR

　　Salary Range: $36,512.00 - $46,924.80 (Based on selected hire’s qualifications )

　　Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Two years of related experience in office/administrative work, working with student programming, and/or higher education.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

　　Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software programs.

　　Creative, innovative, and detailed oriented.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Social media marketing capabilities and technology experience.

　　Highly trainable, demonstrated learning ability.

　　Responsibilities

　　Student Support - Provides guidance and support to transfer students’ campus-wide and those participating in the Transfer Student Program (TSP) on the College Station campus. Serves as a liaison to multiple departments such as New Student & Family Programs and other student success offices and partners. Coordinates mentor training and supervision, as well as contributes to program development. Provides oversight of student activities within TSP and facilitates logistics for those activities, community service projects, and events sponsored by the department. Connects students with campus services, including, but not limited to student health, academic support, student counseling, career services, veteran services and more. Works alongside the manger to ensure positive experiences for all transfer students participating in the program.

　　Program Development - Will assist the program manager to devise and execute strategies aimed at sustaining a heightened level of engagement and knowledge regarding the Transfer Student Program. Additionally, this individual will offer guidance on the various student programs accessible to transfer students. Responds to queries from students, prospective students, and faculty members regarding TSP and transfer resources; this person will also maintain a working knowledge of transfer support alternative on and off campus.

　　Brand Ambassador - This position will represent the Office for Student Success and Transfer Student Program by promoting the mission and goals of the respective programs. Will represent the Transfer Student Program in the absence of the program manager. Will supervise the development and maintenance of dynamic social media and marketing across multiple platforms.

　　Office Support - Works on all the logistics associated with the program. Coordinates TSP office space, including student, staff, and program spaces and maintains program materials. Works with the program manager to ensure needs are met for new staff onboarding. General office duties as assigned such as scheduling, calendaring, filing, copying and document retention.

　　Program Assessments - Develops and implements program assessments that evaluate services provided by the TSP. Assist the manger to continuously assess and improve departmental transfer initiatives to meet the needs of transfer students.

　　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. 

　　Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) 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 each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

　　Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

　　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

　　Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

　　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.

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　　Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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