Program Coordinator I P9

Job Title

Program Coordinator I P9

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

Welcome to the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS).  For more than 100 years, the VMBS has been improving animal, human, and environmental health through teaching, research, patient care, service, and outreach. With a robust portfolio of professional and graduate programs, the VMBS is a center of exciting educational and research experience for students in our DVM Professional Degree Program https://futureaggievet.tamu.edu , which includes the 2+2 DVM Program at our VERO campus (tamu.edu) , and for the hundreds of outstanding students in our multiple graduate degree programs .  At the VMBS, we strive to create an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports our students, faculty, and staff as they turn today's discoveries into proactive solutions.

What we want

The Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS) at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for a full-time program coordinator to assist with the Veterinary Public Health-Epidemiology (VPHE) and Science and Technology Journalism (STJR) graduate programs. The position will be based in College Station although students and faculty located at both the College Station and Canyon (VERO) campuses are served by these programs. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Position Details: Requires the ability to occasionally work in a high-stress environment.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Two years of related program administration experience

• Experience in graduate admissions and advising

• Experience interacting with the Graduate and Professional School

• Previous experience or education in epidemiology, public health, science writing, science editing, or a related realm

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic skill level in web design, advanced knowledge of word processing

• Intermediate skill level in presentation design, spreadsheets and database applications

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Advanced written communication, oral communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to work independently once given a project

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate skills in maintaining websites; basic skills using social media in professional settings

• Basic familiarity with copyediting and proofreading

Responsibilities:

• VPHE and STJR Program Support - Assists with recruitment and admission of VPHE and STJR students. Advises VPHE and STJR students about degree plans, petitions, and other requirements and paperwork. Prepares and updates recruitment materials. Corresponds with undergraduate advisors and others at Texas A&M and elsewhere to inform them about the programs.

• VPHE and STJR Reporting and Evaluation - Performs specialized and complex tracking of VPHE and STJR students. Follows up with graduates of the programs regarding progress in their careers. Compiles information for periodic reviews of the VPHE and STJR programs and for other evaluation requirement.

• Administrative - Provides staff support for events such as workshops and presentations associated with the VPHE and STJR programs. Maintains records for the VPHE and STJR programs. Coordinates with financial staff on billing issues. Assists with scheduling and other administrative functions for the Science Editing Laboratory.

• Social Media - Oversees programs' websites. Maintains the programs' presence on social media​. Coordinates with mar/comm for more extensive coverage/marketing of the programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.