Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of The Commandant

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 environments 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

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, (the Corps) is the largest, oldest, and most visible student organization and leadership training program at Texas A&M University.  It is one of the largest uniformed bodies of students in the nation that produces leaders of character for the public, private and military sectors. The Corps provides a hands-on leadership experience , enhances a world-class education from Texas A&M , and directly involves cadets in the traditions  that make Aggieland so unique from all other schools.

What we want

The Program Coordinator I, under general direction, assists the Corps' Recruiting Assistant Commandant in carrying out the recruiting mission for the Corps of Cadets. Develops and conducts recruiting programs at high schools, college nights, and other events that have a high potential for reaching prospective cadets; travel is required. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and be able to apply strong organizational and team building skills. The preferred candidate will be a Graduate of Texas A&M who was a member of the Aggie Corps of Cadets. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’: Cover letter/Resume’ are strongly recommended as part of the application. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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 program administration experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to high school & college students.
• Outstanding speaking, presentation, and writing skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work on the road with limited supervision.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• This position spends significant time traveling alone on the road attending college recruiting nights across the state.
• Ability to rent and drive a vehicle, travel, and stay overnight for these recruiting trips is required. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Graduate of Texas A&M who was a member of the Aggie Corps of Cadets. 
• Prior recruiting or sales experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Texas A&M admissions process.

Responsibilities:

• Program/Project Coordinator - Coordinates, schedules, and conducts Corps Recruiting program visits to high schools, college nights, and other events that have a high potential for reaching prospective cadets. Conducts follow up recruiting of prospects identified during visits. Represents the Corps Recruiting Office at the Commandants Calendar meetings. Supports the Commandant or his designated representative during their off-campus recruiting efforts. Provides support for on-campus recruiting programs including individual prospective student appointments, group visits, New Student Conferences, and our formal recruiting programs (Spend the Night with the Corps, Junior Cadet Accessions Program, Aggie Eagle Program, Aggieland Saturday, Spend the Day with the Corps and New Student Conferences). Conduct follow-up recruiting for prospects identified and assigned to this position. Coordinates Aggie Corps Recruiting Program consisting of volunteer Aggie recruiters across the nation.

• Administrative Support - Maintains records and database of prospective students. Performs administrative functions (prepares letters and reports; answer emails and mail). Submits and completes travel requests.

• Management and Training - Liaises with and conducts training for the Texas A&M Prospective Student Centers. Conducts training for Aggie Corps Recruiters. Assists in planning and conducting Corps recruiting events. 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.

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