Undergraduate Student Success Program Coordinator I
About The Position
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job Are you looking to kickstart your career and make a difference in the lives of undergraduates? If so, we have the perfect entry-level opportunity for you! Join our dynamic team and help students achieve their dreams while gaining valuable experience in a rewarding role. As a Program Coordinator I for Undergraduate Student Success, you'll help develop and roll out innovative programs like First 2 Finish, Regents’ Scholars, Probation Students, Living-Learning Communities, and Arts & Sciences Leadership Scholars. You will be a champion for undergraduates, especially first-generation students, by helping them acquire essential academic, social, and professional skills. You will maintain records and program databases to ensure everything runs smoothly, assist with presentations, meetings, and workshops that motivate and engage students, play a role in office communications and marketing to spread the word about our amazing programs, and help develop and deliver training to keep our team and students at the top of their game. This role offers a fantastic chance to grow your skills, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students, and contribute positively to student success. If this sounds right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of relevant experience which should include some work in student success initiatives for undergraduate students and/or event management.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Services may qualify as equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to multi-task and work with groups of people to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Services may qualify as equivalent relevant experience.
- More than two years of experience in higher education program management including some course management and academic counseling, and classroom instruction.
- Familiarity with TAMU portals, such as Argos, Navigate, etc.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement undergraduate student programs to improve first-year retention and empower students.
- Advise assigned students/cohorts on academic, social, and professional goals.
- Support the establishment of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic planning.
- Develop and update training materials for successful programming.
- Present content to undergraduate students in group settings or individually.
- Plan and/or lead program events and projects each semester.
- Review and integrate support techniques for students in academic concern status.
- Identify and connect students to appropriate non-academic resources.
- Follow university protocols regarding students of concern, Title IX, FERPA, etc.
- Communicate with students about program events and updates, and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and others.
- Collaborate in the coordination and assignment of student mentors for programs, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation.
- Collaborates and maintains successful working partnerships with faculty, academic advisors, and peer Program Coordinators
- Serves as direct contact and supervisor for assigned group of student leaders.
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
- Automatically 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
