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Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Transportation Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,715.17 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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The Program Coordinator I oversees transit training operations, including field supervision of training staff and onboarding new hires. Key responsibilities include interviewing candidates, assisting with commercial learner permits, managing Entry Level Driver’s Training (ELDT), and coordinating schedules and CDL logistics. The role also supervises the training program by observing field operations, evaluating trainers’ effectiveness, conducting ride checks on Transit drivers, and providing feedback to ensure safety and compliance. Additional duties include supervising trainers, administering federally mandated drug screenings, collaborating with management on program improvements, and monitoring state and federal compliance for CDL testing and training. Employees in this position will work closely with another Program Coordinator I performing similar duties and must be able to rotate responsibilities according to a set schedule.

A valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger and air brakes endorsements is preferred. If you don’t have these credentials, Transit will provide all necessary training and reimburse the cost of obtaining your permit and CDL.

This is a salaried position paying a starting salary of $4,715.17 monthly ($56,588.04 annually)

Who We Are

Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu .

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

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

+ Two years of teaching/training experience or office administration experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to handle busy phone, 2-way radio, and office traffic, and to perform time-critical tasks reliably.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Required Licenses and Certifications

+ Valid vehicle driver license and good driving record.

+ Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "B" vehicle driver license (Commercial Driver License) with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Valid State of Texas class "B" vehicle driver license (Commercial Driver License) with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement

The selected candidate must have the ability to lift and move medium-weight objects, bend, stoop, and assist and/or move people with disabilities as they board/off-board the bus and other campus vehicles, and they must be able to work in various weather conditions including heat, rain, and/or cold. They must also be able to work Saturday home football games as needed. This position will be covered by DOT regulations and be in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.