Graduate Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Graduate Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Department Of Public Health Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

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, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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 Graduate Program Coordinator I serves a key role in facilitating a positive academic experience for graduate students by assisting graduate student admissions and recruitment activities, student success activities, and performing general administrative tasks.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/ Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education And Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of current federal, state and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to admissions.
• Knowledge of Higher Education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support event or activity coordination.
• Proficiency in standard office software and technology. (Word processing, spreadsheet building, database application, etc.)
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Responsibilities

Admissions and Recruitment

• Assists with graduate student admission and/or recruitment activities by exercising independent judgement.
• Identify, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of enrolled students.
• Work directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions and application process.
• Provide information on scholarships and grants.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Graduate Student Events

• Plans and implements the production of events or activities for graduate students.
• Travel off-site for recruitment events.
• Works with local community groups to provide events outside school settings and hours.
  
  

Program Support

• Performs general administrative tasks that are essential to support program operations.
• Make referrals to the Aggie One Stop shop.
• Order swag.
  
  

Data Management and Student Success

• Maintains accurate data related to graduate students and programs.
• Develops and implements strategies for student success activities.
• Provide information on student employment opportunities
  
  

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 2-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 
• Living Well, 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 prepopulate 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.