Graduate Program Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Program Coordinator I serves a key role in facilitating a positive academic experience for graduate students by assisting graduate student admissions and recruitment activities, student success activities, and performing general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of current federal, state and institutional policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to admissions.
• Knowledge of Higher Education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support event or activity coordination.
• Proficiency in standard office software and technology. (Word processing, spreadsheet building, database application, etc.)
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Public Health
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Assists with graduate student admission and/or recruitment activities by exercising independent judgement.
• Identify, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of enrolled students.
• Work directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions and application process.
• Provide information on scholarships and grants.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Plans and implements the production of events or activities for graduate students.
• Travel off-site for recruitment events.
• Works with local community groups to provide events outside school settings and hours.
• Performs general administrative tasks that are essential to support program operations.
• Make referrals to the Aggie One Stop shop.
• Order swag.
• Maintains accurate data related to graduate students and programs.
• Develops and implements strategies for student success activities.
• Provide information on student employment opportunities

Benefits

• 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
• 2-15 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

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