Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

LAUNCH

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

Honors Academy is seeking a driven and experienced Program Coordinator I to work with Honors Student Council and to advise students pursuing university-level transcript distinctions. Time management, flexibility, meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are crucial for success in this position. We need an individual who is creative and able to develop materials needed to support program offerings, and enjoys leading initiatives. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and values collaboration. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support efforts to promote a sense of belonging for all students at Texas A&M. If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are looking to build your professional experience working with an interdisciplinary mix of highly-motivated students, we invite you to apply.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $45,000.00/annually

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

Location: This position is located on-site in College Station, TX.

Essential Duties/Tasks

HONORS ADVISING:

• Recruits and advises prospective students about Honors opportunities.

• Advises Honors Academy students on weaving distinction requirements into their degree plan.

• Advises Honors Academy students on relevant opportunities for challenge and enrichment.

 

COORDINATION OF HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL:

• Serves as primary advisor to HSC, ensuring that they comply with applicable rules and laws.

• Approves expenditures and reviews contracts.

• Guides election and appointment of representatives to Honors Student Council. Coordinates meetings, assists with meeting logistics and publicity.

• Assists with the Pan-Honors First-year Leadership Organization (PHFLO).

 

PROGRAM FACILITATION:

• Participates in office-wide activities such as meetings, Honors Welcome, Recognition Ceremony, Family Weekend Brunch, and application review.

• Provides review and feedback or scoring on applications, ePortfolio submissions, professional development reflections, Dean’s Excellence Award applications, and other Honors program requirements.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Engages in appropriate professional development opportunities.

• Participates in relevant professional organizations.

• Makes travel arrangements and tracks budget.

  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of office administration, program coordination, or closely related experience.

  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and one year of related experience such as advising, recruiting, or housing.

• Three years related experience such as advising, recruiting, or housing.

• Honors, undergraduate research, or other related high-impact program experience.

• Experience advising, mentoring, recruiting or teaching high-achieving university students. Demonstrated evidence of a team-oriented, professional mindset with the experience and ability to be a creative problem-solver.

• Confident in making informed decisions.

• Vision of programming and leadership development for upper-division Honors students.

  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage an organization.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Who We Are

Honors Academy challenges high-achieving undergraduate students to develop the personal, professional, and intellectual skills they will need to address tomorrow's multifaceted problems. Honors Academy joins the university community in making Texas A&M a welcoming environment for all individuals. We are committed to helping our students understand the experiences that make each of us unique and appreciate the shared values that bring us together.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month  

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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 experience.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.