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Job Title

K-12 Rural Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Office of the Dean

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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, talents & 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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The K-12 Program Coordinator, under general supervision plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day outreach activities for the Rural Medicine ISD Program. Assists with developing and implementing engaging learning opportunities that introduce students to healthcare careers, while also supporting partnerships that strengthen rural health education. Collaborates and engage effectively with schools, communities and healthcare partners.

What you need to know

Salary: $45,000 to $46,800

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Travel: Must be able to travel throughout Texas to rural counties & school districts.

Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications Required Education & Experience

+ Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience in teaching and/or program coordination.

+ 2 years' experience working in educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Texas teaching certification.

+ Five years' experience working in educational setting.

+ Previous TAMU experience.

+ Experience with conference and event planning.

+ Experience working with faculty, staff, and students.

+ Experience managing and/or coordinating the delivery of curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgement.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving.

Responsibilities

Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

+ Plans, organizes, and coordinates outreach activities and events that promote healthcare career awareness for K-12 students.

+ Develops and implements learning opportunities, camps, field trips and virtual learning events that align with program goals.

+ Coordinates logistics for program events, such as med camps and field trip experiences.

+ Ensures compliance with youth protection (UYP) program guidelines.

+ Track participation, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports to inform program development and growth.

+ Performs related duties as assigned to advance the mission of the Rural Medicine ISD Program.

+ Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.

Fiscal Management

+ Manages and secures vendor contracts for events including hotels, catering, space rental etc.

+ Tracks expenditures and processes purchases.

Stakeholder Relationships

+ Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with rural school districts, teachers and community stakeholders.

+ Prepares presentations for internal & external partners.

+ Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

+ Represents the program at meetings, conferences and community events.

+ May develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions.

Reporting and Documentation

+ Prepares reports on program attendance and activities.

+ Provides documentation and data to team that represents the impact of the K-12 Rural Medicine.

+ Outreach.

+ Maintains documentation and reports as required by TAMU University Youth Programs.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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.