High Impact Learning Experience (HILE) Program Coordinator

Job TitleHigh Impact Learning Experience (HILE) Program Coordinator Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Animal Science Proposed Minimum Salary$4,166.67 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information Responsibilities: 35%: Program Development Facilitates program development and management processes, including liaising with internal and external partners, including industry representatives Provides standard advising for students and faculty on various issues impacting HILE opportunities, such as financial aid, academic, travel, enrollment, and assessment. Serves as a member of a departmental team focused on such areas as scholarship administration, publicity and recruitment, database management, internships, short-term programs, and non-TAMU programs. 35%: Program Maintenance Assists with maintenance of program and student records, database, admissions processing and other departmental administrative tasks related to HILE opportunities, which include drafting correspondence, researching and preparing reports, creating program budgets, assisting with travel arrangements, handling various types of applications, and orienting and debriefing students and faculty. Assists with the planning and implementation of outreach initiatives and programming activities such as recruiting events, seminars, special topic workshops, and joint programming with other campus or community entities. 20%: Department Representative Represents the department at various events or activities on and off campus. Organizes and attends programs, events, and activities during regular business hours and outside regular business hours. 10% Other Duties as Assigned In conjunction with department leadership, facilitates various aspects of departmental programs, occasionally working independently. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field Four years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in higher education. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to comprehend and communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  12-15 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   Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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. Required Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/ additional documentation 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan