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Job Title

Program Coordinator I - Corps Recruiting

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of The Commandant

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 perspectives and lived experiences. 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 of the Commandant (OOC) serves and supports departments within the Corps of Cadets that are critically engaged in all aspects of student development and the delivery of key services and support. OOC departments work to create environments that help students develop, learn, and enhance their experience at Texas A&M by providing leadership opportunities, experiential education, and connections beyond the classroom.

What We Want

In the Office of the Commandant, our #1 resource is our staff, and we pride ourselves on the support we provide. The Program Coordinator Corps Regional Recruiting position is responsible for placing, recruitment, and enrollment of prospective students interested in joining the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. Serve as lead on select Corps recruitment programs. In addition, the individual in this position is expected to serve as an information resource, support, and backup for Corps Recruiting and provide direct participation and implementation and managing Corps recruitment initiatives and programs in conjunction with Prospective Student Centers .

What You Need To Know

• Salary range: $45,000 (Commensurate based on selected candidates experience).

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Additional Details: This position spends significant time traveling alone on the road attending college recruiting nights across the state. The ability to arrange t ravel and stay overnight for these recruiting trips is required (may drive a rental).

Responsibilities

+ PROGRAM/PROJECT COORDINATOR: Coordinates, schedules, and conducts Corps Recruiting program visits to high schools, college nights, and other events that have a high potential for reaching prospective cadets. Conducts follow up recruiting of prospects identified during visits. Supports the Commandant or their designated representative during their off-campus recruiting efforts. Provides support for on-campus recruiting programs including individual prospective student appointments, group visits, New Student Conferences, and our formal recruiting programs (Spend the Night with the Corps, Corps Leadership Invitational, Corps Discovery Day, Aggieland Saturday, and New Student Conferences). Conduct follow-up recruiting for prospects identified and assigned to this position. Coordinates the Aggie Corps Recruiting Program consisting of volunteer Aggie recruiters across the nation.

+ ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Maintains records and database of prospective students. Performs administrative functions (prepares letters and reports; answer emails and mail). Submits and completes travel requests. Performs other duties as assigned.

+ MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING: Conducts liaison with and training for the Texas A&M Prospective Student Centers. Conducts training for Aggie Corps Recruiters. Assists in planning and conducting Corps recruiting events.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

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

+ Two years of program administration experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prior recruiting or sales experience.

+ Graduate of Texas A&M who was a member of the Aggie Corps of Cadets.

+ Knowledge of the Texas A&M admissions process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

+ Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to high school & college students.

+ Outstanding speaking, presentation, and writing skills.

+ Detail oriented, strong organizational skills.

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

+ Ability to work on the road with limited supervision.

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

+ Automatic 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

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.