• Program Coordinator I

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Program Coordinator I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Special Programs

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and implementation of assigned program.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Plans and implements program events such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings and workshops.

    + May assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.

    + Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.

    + Coordinates program communications and marketing.

    + Compiles program statistics.

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

    + Maintains program records and databases.

    + May assists in identifying funding opportunities.

    + Plans and implements programs and assists in their evaluation.

    + May supervise program staff.

    + Works with program participants to improve academic progress.

    + Provides academic and financial aid counseling, assists students in securing admission to graduate school, coordinates opportunities for research and scholarly activities, tutoring, summer internships, seminars and educational activities designed to prepare students for doctoral studies in accordance to federal program regulations.

    + Conducts developmental workshops and develops individual tutorial plans.

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Additional Responsibilities

    Minimum Requirements

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

     

    Experience – Two years of program administration experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

     

    Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Skills in – Skills in verbal and written communication skills.

    Other Requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, higher administration or an appropriate field related to Project objectives.

    + Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the areas of assisting with staff or student’s supervision; budget management; program development and evaluation; reporting and compliance with federal regulations.

    + Minimum of two (2) years of experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs

    + Experience providing academic advising services and college, career, financial aid and economic literacy information to college students.

    + Experience advising and assisting first-generation college students with high impact practices and/or experience in research processes and STEM field related labs.

    + Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting project participants.

    + Experience with individual tutorial plans, semester schedules, and certifications

    + Experience in conducting developmental workshops such as study skills, time management, and university degree plans.

     

    Supervision Received/Given

     

    This position may supervise 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.