Job Title
Program Coordinator IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Bush School Of Government And Public ServiceProposed Minimum Salary
$26.15 hourlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Join the Mosbacher Institute team at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, where you'll play a dynamic role in coordinating high-profile events, managing publications, and supporting strategic communications. This position blends logistical planning with creative collaboration—overseeing speaker travel, designing marketing materials, and maintaining social media outreach. You'll work closely with faculty to shape public engagement content, assist with purchasing and budgeting, and contribute to institutional reporting. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about public policy, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced academic environment.
Opportunities to Contribute
EVENT COORDINATION
Plans and assists in the coordination of lectures, meetings, seminars, and other special events, including the following duties: develops and oversees project timelines, handles travel arrangements and develops itineraries for speakers.
Works with Marketing and Communications team to design marketing materials and manage advertising and marketing.
Processes bill payments.
Coordinates program operations to include equipment, staff, and budget.
Identifies and recommends program improvements.
PUBLICATION COORDINATION
Coordinates with faculty to identify and to suggest content for Mosbacher Institute public engagement efforts, which fit with Mosbacher Institute goals.
Provides writing, editing, and data analysis skills in the preparation of Institute publications and policy briefs.
Facilitates publication and production activities (format, edit, proofread, and posting).
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION
In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, supports the Mosbacher Institute’s external communications and web presence, maintains the Institute’s social media accounts, coordinates program communications and marketing and emails periodic research bulletins to donors and stakeholders.
Creates and maintains mailing lists from a variety of sources.
PURCHASING
Conducts purchasing for Mosbacher Institute program needs.
Prepares and submits purchasing required reports and justifications.
Provides support for budget preparation.
REPORTING
Assists the Assistant Director to prepare, submit, and report on Mosbacher Institute activities.
Maintains program records and databases.
Drafts the annual letter to stakeholders and to the Bush School Advisory Board.
Assists the Assistant Director on various other institute reporting.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $26.15/hourly (all or a portion of the salary may be funded by grants or contracts, continued employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.)
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Position Details: This position is part-time (30 hours per week), 10 months/year (August – May) on-site at the Mosbacher Institute in College Station, Texas.
Other Requirements and Factors:
This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
This position may require occasional work beyond normal business hours.
This position may require up to 5% or more travel.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related administration and/or program support experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient ability to use Microsoft or similar software, including Database Management and Publisher.
Familiarity with survey software, such as Qualtrics or similar software, and design software, such as Adobe InDesign or Canva.
Experience in event planning.
Higher Education experience.
Experience facilitating publications (format, proofread, editing).
Experience with branding compliance on social media platforms.
Experience working with stakeholders who are donors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficient ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, presentation, and database applications.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Planning and organization skills.
Ability to self-motivate.
Who We Are
The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu, was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.
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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 experiences. 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.