Graduate Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for a Graduate Program Coordinator II for the College of Education and Human Development. This position will serve in a key role 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in higher education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in graduate program coordination, student services, or higher education administration.
• Experience with graduate admissions processes and application systems (e.g., CAS).
• Experience supporting student success, retention, or engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and academic program operations.
• Experience working with student information systems (e.g., ARCS, AIS, COMPASS, Navigate).
• Experience coordinating events, orientations, or student programming.
• Ability to analyze student data and generate reports to support program improvement.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and academic departments.
• Organizational, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate events or activities for graduate students.
• Knowledge of graduate admissions and program operations.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and student support.
• Ability to evaluate and improve program practices.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Advise graduate students on degree requirements, course selection, and academic progress.
• Collaborate with students to establish academic goals and support timely completion.
• Provide guidance on registration, enrollment processes, and academic policies.
• Communicate deadlines, milestones, and program expectations.
• Maintain documentation of student advising interactions and progress.
• Maintain accurate student records, degree plans, and advising materials.
• Track applications, admissions decisions, faculty advisor assignments, and degree audits.
• Coordinate registration processes and graduation verification.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and data integrity standards.
• Assist prospective and admitted students with application systems (e.g., CAS), including document submission and inquiries.
• Support admissions workflows and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to new student orientation planning and delivery.
• Monitor student progress and conduct proactive outreach to support persistence.
• Develop and participate in orientations, workshops, and student success initiatives.
• Connect students with campus resources (career services, counseling, academic support).
• Support advising-related events and programming.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and the Graduate and Professional School.
• Provide guidance to faculty on university policies and academic processes.
• Partner with faculty to monitor student progress and address concerns.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain advising materials, communications, and program resources.
• Assist with special projects, reporting, and program coordination as needed.

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
• 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
• 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: Mid Level