Job Information
Texas A&M University Program Coordinator I in United States
Job Title
Program Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Sociology
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 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 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 Department of Soc i o l o gy offers a quality undergraduate and graduate education, recognized as one of the nation’s leading programs in the field by the American Soc i o l o gical As soc i ation. The department offers excellent opportunities for training in various areas of expertise and research. Learn more about us at: https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/ soc i o l o gy/
What We Want
The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Department Head, Director of Graduate Programs, Senior Administrative Coordinator, faculty, and graduate students. The selected candidate for this position will coordinate day-to-day office activities, Graduate Program functions, the department’s media presence, and various events and initiatives. If the 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: Starting at $45,000.00
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience
Additional 2 years of administrative experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong communications, planning, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships
Ability to work effectively with various groups of people
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience working with faculty and general academic operations
Responsibilities:
Graduate Program Support: Provides administrative support and cultivates a deep understanding of both departmental and university level graduate processes to the Director(s) of Graduate Program and current, prospective and former graduate students. Responsible for coordinating the collection of data and record-keeping related to graduate program and graduate student activity for the department. Maintains confidential student files and databases. Serves as department liaison with the School for Graduate and Professional Studies. Enters admission decisions via the university’s online application system. Assists graduate student with course registration and related actions. Works with the Department Head and Graduate Director(s) to collect and compile the names for the graduate student tuition and fee eligibility lists. Responsible for posting scholarships and posting tuition and fees to student’s accounts. Conceptualizes, arranges and coordinates events within the Graduate Program.
Administrative Support and Event Coordination: Assists Department Head and Senior Administrative Coordinator in administrative functions. Implements and informs administrative policies and procedures for the department. Manages and coordinates the planning and execution of administrative tasks. May attend meetings or committees on behalf of supervisor. May supervise, train and evaluate the work of others. Procures and maintains office supplies and equipment for the department. Responsible for the distribution and collection of semester course evaluations. Maintains university and departmental records for syllabi and evaluations. Provides logistical and administrative support for department events, colloquia series, meetings or other special functions. Collaboratively coordinates and arranges travel, documentation, meeting facilities, itineraries, equipment, and food for meetings, seminars and other special events. Responsible for submitting expense reports and uploading all receipts and documentation in Concur.
General Office Support: Coordinates front office duties. Evaluates incoming mail, correspondence and inquiries. Requests services such as mail, pick-up and delivery, printing and equipment maintenance. Provides supervision to student assistants. Monitors and maintains website data for employees.
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.