Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning

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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The School of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization. As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines:

• Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods
• Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas
• Land & Property Development: A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose

We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments. The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/laup .

What we want

The Program Coordinator I, will under general supervision, coordinate the in-person planning, development, and implementation of activities related to the Texas Target Communities (TTC) including outreach in small urban and rural communities across the state of Texas/general Texas region. This position requires frequent travel.

What you need to know

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

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in program or project coordination in related area such as community planning, communication, or organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong quantitative skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• This position is located in College Station, Texas, with extensive travel to Community Partner locations throughout the State of Texas. Community Partner locations differ from year to year and are based on yearly applications and needs. Examples of previous and future Community Partner locations include: Dallas, Hutto, Beaumont, Port Arthur, etc. This position requires work outside of standard business hours including nights and weekends. This position is not eligible for an alternative work location (AWL).

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Texas Class “C” Driver License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or associated discipline.
• American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Floodplain Manager, Geographic Information Systems Professional. 
• Working knowledge of Texas planning issues.
• One to three years of planning experience in Texas.
• More than two years of experience in program or project coordination in related area such as community planning, communication, and organization.
• Experience with facilitating community meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with communities, resource managers, policy, and decision-makers.
• Interdisciplinary thinking and successful track record working in areas that compliment the research and outreach interests of Texas Target Communities.
• Good public speaking and presentation skills and experience with conflict resolution.
• Some experience in office administration or project management.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge or experience in ArcGIS Adobe Suite. 
• Advanced proficiency in writing and copy editing.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Program Coordination- Coordinates activities and programs in 5-7 locations. Coordinates programs to assist selected Texas communities in identifying risks to the economy, environment, and culture and aiding in the development of high quality and effective short and long-term plans. Plans and implements efforts to help communities assess community planning efforts, identify weaknesses within plans, and aid communities in improving those plans and, therefore, increasing community resilience. Coordinates project management activities in small urban and rural communities. Provides hands-on technical assistance to communities and facilitates planning processes that lack planning capacity. Works directly with community partners and community task forces to identify needs and determine actions steps forward. Works directly with faculty to facilitate community engagement workshops on visioning, goal setting, needs assessments, etc. Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.

• Outreach- Conducts in-person outreach activities in 5-7 locations. Provides technical assistance that support the goals of TTC. Organizes, implements, and reports on programs/projects including marketing, accommodations, itineraries, meals, speakers, and records. Travels to community events, presentations, etc. Creates program outreach materials including publications and guidebooks. Develops and updates training materials. Writes and edits products and compiles into user-friendly format.

• Administrative- Performs administrative tasks as required to carry out research and outreach duties. Maintains program records, reports, and databases. Compiles program statistics. Assists in the evaluation of TTC programs. Monitors program budget and expenditures.

• Contracts- Drafts contractual agreements to formalize community partnerships. Assists in preparation of budgets and account management.

 

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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

• Automatically 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 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.