Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Academic Support

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

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Program Coordinator I to serve as a member of the Student Affairs team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience .

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time

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Responsibilities

Student Services

Provide mentoring to pharmacy students to enhance success. Including: discuss study habits, importance of class attendance, and importance of completing assignments; inform students of tutoring assistance, supplemental instructions, peer mentoring and refer to the appropriate offices when necessary. Assist with planning and coordination of various Office of Student Affair student success programs such as ASPIR2E. (5%)

Supervise, monitor student organization officers to ensure the college’s guidelines are followed and executed properly. This role will provide the required annual student activity trainings, manage student organization sponsored event forms, assess and manage risk mitigation review and forms to follow TAMU and HSC rules and policies and track student organization events. (20%)

Serve as the College Liaison on the CS campus between students and TAMU business operation offices such as; TAMU Business Services Office, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, International Student Services, Registrar’s Office, Graduate Admissions, etc. Refer students to the appropriate department when necessary. (5%)

Provide general academic advising for all pre-pharmacy and admitted students. Including: provide college admission requirements and other information as requested (e.g., insurance, tuition payment, registration assistance); review, interpret, and relate information found in the College of Pharmacy Student Handbook; review, interpret, and relate information to students regarding pre-pharmacy requirements and course equivalents; refer students to appropriate staff or departments as necessary. (10%)

Coordinate and participate in recruiting activities in, and in the vicinity of, College Station and as assigned. This includes one on one meetings with prospective students and campus tours. Work with the OSA Director of Admissions to collaborate on all recruitment efforts. (15%)

Collaborate and participate in all OSA hosted student events such as Pre-Orientation, Orientation, OSA Roundtables, OSA Social Events, Admission Days and Commencement. (10%)

Administrative

Works with the Assistant Dean to plan, organize, direct, and manage various programs within the Office of Student Affairs specifically the College’s annual Commencement. All duties aligned with the planning of the event that includes but is not limited to budgetary reports and operations, cost allocations and purchases, reserving facilities, hosting and coordinating pre and after ceremony events, working with students on commencement and regalia orders, etc. (25%)

Develop, coordinate, participates in planning and execution of student services programs outside of Commencement; assist with purchasing for student services programs; contribute to budget operations as it relates to student services purchases and operations. (5%)

Supervise and train program staff, including student workers to ensure required training is up-to- date

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 Years of related experience in student affairs, including academic counseling, records and registrar, admissions, financial aid or related area

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Three years of broad experience in an area related to student affairs, including but not limited to academic counseling, records and registrar, admissions, or financial aid.

Four years’ experience in Health Science Center or Higher Education setting.

Knowledge of MS Office, Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner), and accounting systems (e.g., FAMIS/Canopy).

Skills in working with various student populations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to develop and deliver recruitment and promotional presentations.

Work schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs

Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies

Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning

Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content

Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

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.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , 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

Automatic 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

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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