Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development supports accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes for the School of Engineering, primarily focusing on ABET requirements. Under the direction of the Director of the School of Engineering, the coordinator 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 materials. The position serves as a liaison among engineering faculty, academic leadership, university offices, and stakeholders. Faculty and academic leadership retain responsibility for substantive academic content, assessment decisions, continuous improvement judgments, and final review and approval of accreditation reports.

The role requires strong writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills. It is based on campus and requires face-to-face interactions and regular attendance at the workplace. Evening or weekend work and travel may occasionally be required. The position may supervise employees.

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.

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, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update ABET Self-Study master drafts for all engineering programs and coordinate the preparation and submission of Self-Study reports and related accreditation documentation.
• Communicate with engineering faculty and relevant TAMIU offices and departments to collect, update, and organize information needed for accreditation and assessment activities.
• Support the School of Engineering's compliance with applicable SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements by coordinating relevant data and evidence collection, organization, and documentation with appropriate TAMIU offices.
• Assist the Director with accreditation-related communications 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: Mid Level