Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development supports accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes for the School of Engineering, with primary emphasis on ABET requirements. Under the direction of the Director of the School of Engineering, the position maintains accreditation documentation and evidence, tracks reporting deadlines, coordinates assessment data collection and organization, administers stakeholder surveys, and supports preparation of ABET Self-Study reports and related accreditation materials. The Coordinator serves as a liaison among engineering faculty, academic leadership, university offices, and relevant stakeholders for accreditation and assessment purposes. Faculty and academic leadership retain responsibility for substantive academic content, assessment decisions, continuous improvement judgments, and final review and approval of accreditation reports.

The position supports applicable SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements by coordinating the collection and documentation of relevant data and evidence with appropriate university offices. It also coordinates Industry Advisory Board meetings and follow-up actions. The position works on campus and in a general office environment; occasional evening and weekend work and travel may be required. Regular attendance on campus and face-to-face interactions are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Political Science, English, Engineering, or another major with substantial writing-intensive requirements.
• Two years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including virtual communication.
• Regular attendance on campus and face-to-face interactions are required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Four or more years of related professional experience.
• Experience in higher education administration, academic program coordination, accreditation, assessment, or related work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders; work effectively in teams; and speak in front of large groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update ABET Self-Study master drafts for all engineering programs, and coordinate preparation and submission of Self-Study reports and related accreditation documentation.
• Communicate with engineering faculty and relevant university offices and departments to collect, update, and organize data and information for accreditation and assessment activities.
• Support the School of Engineering's compliance with applicable SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements by coordinating collection, organization, and documentation of relevant data and supporting evidence with appropriate university offices.
• Assist the Director with accreditation-related communication with program stakeholders, including alumni, current students, graduating seniors, and external partners.
• Administer stakeholder surveys electronically using Qualtrics, compile results, and prepare written analyses of stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate Industry Advisory Board meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, communicating with industry representatives, documenting recommendations, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Perform other accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement-related tasks as directed by the Director.

What This Job Offers

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