Program Coordinator I P9

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Program Coordinator supports the planning, development, recruitment, and implementation of the Water Management and Hydrological Science Program by advising graduate students and building relationships with key water‑sector partners both within and outside Texas A&M University to expand internship opportunities, job prospects, and program initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or PhD in Geoscience or closely related field.
• Two years of program management experience.
• Familiarity with TAMU Graduate academic policies and procedures; higher education academic advising experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to WMHS graduate students, including degree requirements, financial aid, student services, course schedules, degree plans, academic concerns, GAT schedules, and ongoing advising support.
• Reviews degree plans and processes add/drops, substitutions, and degree audits using COMPASS, including blocking/unblocking and maintaining student records.
• Coordinates with advisors and graduate directors across partner colleges to develop and maintain tools that track graduate student progress.
• Coordinates teaching schedules, textbook requisitions, catalog updates, and participates in college-level graduate operations and advising meetings.
• Collaborates with the Program Chair to compile and recommend scholarship awards and assistantship allocations.
• Uses university systems for recruitment, advising, and record‑keeping tasks, including updates to the Access database of current and former students.
• Responds to prospective students, attends recruitment conferences, compiles admissions data, keeps applicants informed, conducts English‑proficiency interviews, and facilitates WMHS admissions procedures.
• Plans student welcoming events and informs students of job opportunities through the program website, email, and social media.
• Coordinates with the Program Chair and faculty to develop internship opportunities with water organizations and consulting firms.
• Assists the Chair in developing assessment metrics, compiling and analyzing assessment data, and supporting strategic planning for the program.
• Maintains and updates the WMHS website and social media platforms, supporting refinement of the program’s online presence.
• Assigns and monitors student office space and coordinates WMHS seminars, symposia, poster sessions, and student publication activities.
• Works cooperatively with faculty, staff, and campus partners.

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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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