Coordinator, Honors and Undergraduate Research

Texas A&M University System • Commerce, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Honors and Undergraduate Research is responsible for supporting Honors student engagement and the undergraduate research initiative. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Honors Student Programs and Undergraduate Research, the coordinator serves as the front line of communication and support for both prospective and current students seeking to become involved with the Honors College or undergraduate research opportunities. The Coordinator, Honors and Undergraduate Research directly aligns with the East Texas A&M University’s strategic plan by elevating research at the undergraduate level, ensuring student preparedness through experiential learning opportunities, and creating a welcoming community. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficient in written and oral communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.
• May occasionally work evenings and/or weekends for special events such as Demo Days, symposia, workshops, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in an honors program or research at a community college, junior college, or university.
• Experience in event planning.
• Experience creating content using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main point of contact for prospective, incoming, and current Honors College and undergraduate research inquiries.
• Manages the Honors College and Undergraduate Research email inboxes by responding to inquiry emails and phone calls.
• Maintains regular walk-in hours for drop-in meetings with current and prospective students.
• Processes incoming student applications.
• Provides advising and guidance for students engaged in Honors and/or undergraduate research.
• Collaborates with academic advisors to ensure completion of curricular requirements toward a certificate or distinction in undergraduate research.
• Manages the university’s platform for tracking student inquiries and completion of curricular and co-curricular Honors and research badging opportunities, such as Suitable.
• Track completion of Honors by Contract courses to coordinate Honors course designation with Registrar’s Office.
• Assists in planning of educational and social engagement events for prospective and current students.
• Provides support for the undergraduate research initiative by assisting with event planning and execution such as Demo Days, symposia, writing workshops, informational sessions, faculty and student mixers, etc.
• Serves as the main point of contact and hiring liaison for the federal work study research assistantship program.
• Will coordinate with Human Resources to create PINs, post positions, and delegate timesheets to campus partners.
• Develops and maintains the undergraduate research social media presence and creates content in line with university brand guidelines.
• Regularly updates departmental website and recruiting materials in collaboration with Marketing Communications.
• Provides mentorship and direction to the Student Honors Council.
• Maintains faculty research interest database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
• Teaches Honors seminar courses as needed, up to two sections per semester
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level