Job Title
Program Coordinator I - First Islander Scholars AcademyAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
Center For Academic Student AchievementProposed Minimum Salary
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Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
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PURPOSE
- This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all aspect of student support and activities for the First Islander Scholars' Academy program. This position is also responsible for the oversight of peer mentors and facilitates the planning and execution of First-Generation Student initiatives across campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Operations: 50%
Job Duties
- Plans and implements program events such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops.
- Assist in the planning and execution of First Gen Initiatives.
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.
- Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.
- Coordinates program communications and marketing.
- May assists in identifying funding opportunities
Student Management and Recruitment: 25%
Job Duties
- Develop and implement recruiting strategy.
- Collaborate with academic support programs to coordinate support and communication amongst programs and students.
- Supervise program staff.
- Develop, implement, and facilitate training for staff.
Data Evaluation: 25%
Job Duties
- Assists in evaluation program services and activity.
- Maintains program records and databases.
- Compiles program statistics.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two (2) years’ of related experience
- Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
- Demonstrated ability to advise, counsel, and mentor first generation underrepresented students
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE
- Master’s degree preferred
- Three (3) years of related experience, including:
- One (1) year of previous Event Planning experience
- One (1) year of management experience
- One (1) year of supervisor experience of small or large teams
- Bilingual with the ability to translate higher education materials in English to Spanish and Spanish to English
- Experience in leading, and presenting orientations in English and Spanish for first generation students and their parents
SALARY: $44,290.08 ANNUAL, APPROXIMATELY
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.