Program Coordinator I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

12d

About The Position

This dynamic position offers the opportunity to play an integral role in the smooth operation and success of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications through a combination of administrative, event planning, and communications responsibilities. The role involves maintaining general office functions, supporting student workers, and coordinating safety and technology trainings to ensure a productive and secure work environment. As a key liaison for the Advancement Board and Former Students, this position facilitates professional communication, organizes virtual meetings, and supports departmental events such as “Lunch and Learns,” board activities, and appreciation banquets. With a strong focus on organization and creativity, the position contributes to marketing and communications efforts by managing social media, designing newsletters and digital materials, and crafting engaging internal announcements. This multifaceted role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys teamwork, event coordination, and bringing innovative ideas to departmental operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
Working knowledge of Google apps
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
Good verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity in coordinating and facilitating virtual conferences and meetings
Basic understanding in multiple social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Creativity
Time Management
Teamwork
Flexibility

Nice To Haves

Design, content curation, and editing skills
Working knowledge of Adobe Pro
Working knowledge of Canva
Working knowledge of ADOBE Creative Cloud Products such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Working knowledge of WordPress
Social media strategy development
Social media algorithm knowledge

Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing student worker(s)
Arrange/host safety and technology trainings
Correspondence
Communication
Host Virtual committee meetings
Record minutes for all meeting
Coordinate Industry “Lunch and Learns” while on campus
Communicate with President and Vice President
Save the Date/Invitation
Catering & Room Reservations
Hotel room block
Spouse/Board Activities
Write thank you notes for department donors
Design a quarterly newsletter for distribution
Assist senior staff in event planning for seminars, faculty meetings, DH meetings, etc.
Schedule hotels/conference space for meetings/events
Departmental event planning
Assist senior staff in facilitating a department awards banquet
Retirement event planning
Support search committee chairpersons
Serve as the administrative liaison between the department and AgriLife Marketing and Communications and Digital Education
Maintain the internal update departmental announcement scroll
Oversee the departmental social media and webpage. Design creative ideas that attracts viewership.
Develop and distribute faculty and staff special announcements (e.g., birthdays, holiday greetings, special invitations)
Graphic design of departmental PPT templates, stationary, conference posters, office décor, etc.
Other duties as required.