Job Title

Undergraduate Student Success Program Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here's a Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering undergraduates? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

As a Program Coordinator II for Undergraduate Student Success, you will help to lead the coordination, development, and implementation of innovative programs such as First 2 Finish, Regents’ Scholars, Leadership Scholars, or the Hullabaloo U program within the College of Arts & Sciences. You will play a pivotal role in championing the success of Arts & Sciences undergraduates, particularly first-generation students, by guiding them in acquiring essential academic, social, and professional skills. You will have the opportunity to oversee first year and multi-year programming, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their academic journey. Your guidance and expertise will be instrumental in fostering an environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of other undergraduate student programs to improve first year retention and empower first year students, particularly first generation and/or underrepresented students, to succeed academically, professionally, and socially.

• Assist with the development and updates to training materials and content for success programming.

• Provide data for reports related to various programs’ progress.

• Assist in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.

• Attend local, regional, and national professional meetings related to student success, and first generation and/or underrepresented student success.

• Assist with the development of transition and retention initiatives that are informed by best practices in higher education.

• Evaluate and assist with assessment of student success programming.

• Assist with the preparation of reports on Undergraduate Student Success program activities.

• Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with collaborating offices and departments.

• Respond to inquiries from students, faculty and others regarding program policies, procedures, and requirements, making referrals as appropriate.

• Uses various TAMU portals to provide up-to-date information, and to provide data on first-year programming.

• Collaborate and maintain successful working partnerships with faculty, academic advisors, and specialty support programs

• Oversight of the coordination and assignment of student mentors for success programming, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation.

• Mentor peer mentors each semester.

• Have the opportunity to teach one Hullabaloo U section for the college in an academic year.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Four years of program management experience which must include some course management and academic counseling. Event management may be considered in combination with program management.

• 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.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Master’s degree Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.

• More than five years of experience in program management including some course management and academic counseling, and classroom instruction.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships.

• Familiarity with TAMU portals, such as Argos, Navigate, etc.

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Special Note: This is an in-person position. The selected candidate will be expected to work on our College Station campus. This role may require occasional evening and weekend hours and will require occasional travel for student programming.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart and foundation of Texas A&M University. Our 18 departments and more than 130 academic programs of study offer students the opportunity to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, languages, and life sciences. The college is home to preeminent scholars and researchers, world-class academic programs, and exceptional students eager to learn, discover, and make a difference. The educational experience in Arts and Sciences supports, engages, and inspires students during every step of their academic journey, from choosing to become an Aggie, to launching their successful career. It includes amazing opportunities for participating in cutting-edge research, study abroad experiences, immersive field work with world-renowned experts, and hands-on experiences through internships and professional programs. The College of Arts and Science is home to over 30 centers and institutes as well as many specialized laboratories and active research groups, where innovation by our top researchers continues to lead to groundbreaking discoveries and societal solutions in myriad world-changing areas. Be Here. Be ArtSci. Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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