Graduate Program Coordinator I

Job Title
Graduate Program Coordinator I

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Geography

Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Water Management & Hydrological Science (WMHS) program is looking for a new Graduate Program Coordinator I to advise graduate students on academic requirements, degree planning, and course registration.

The Graduate Program Coordinator I will serve a key role in facilitating a positive academic experience for graduate students in the WMHS program. The selected candidate will assist with graduate student admissions and recruitment activities, student success activities, and performing general administrative tasks.

Opportunities to Contribute

- Monitor student progress and maintain academic records.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to support student success.
- Use University systems for tasks associated with student recruitment, advising, and record keeping.
- Support recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities for prospective students.
- Guide applicants through the admissions process and evaluate application materials.
- Coordinate student onboarding and welcome events.
- Respond to potential applicant requests for information and meet with prospective students.
- Interview applicants and provide recommendations to the admissions committee.
- Develop and promote internship and career opportunities for students with water organizations and consulting firms.
- Build relationships with employers and industry partners.
- Collect, manage, and report program data and assessment metrics.
- Maintain student databases and program records.
- Support strategic planning, communications, and special projects.
- Coordinate WMHS sponsored seminars, research symposia, and student poster programs.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

- Master's Degree or PhD.
- Familiarity with TAMU Graduate academic policies and procedures
- Higher education academic advising experience.
- Two years of program management experience.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

- Ability to independently plan, schedule, carry out, and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support event or activity coordination.
- Proficiency in standard office software and technology.
- Ability to work with confidential information, think critically, multitask, and work well with others.

Salary: $50,000.00

What You Need to Do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Geography ( http://geography.tamu.edu) has 29 faculty members with strengths in biogeography, climatology, geomorphology, human geography, human-environment relationships, and Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST), and Environmental Programs in Geosciences. We are based in the College of Arts & Sciences (https://artsci.tamu.edu) . The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Texas A&M University. From anthropology to zoology, and women’s and gender studies to applied mathematical sciences, our disciplines are woven throughout the tapestry of modern society. With 130+ programs of study, our students find their passions, achieve academic success and secure the careers of their dreams. Our faculty contribute to the greater good by making discoveries and developing outreach services of local, national and global significance. Our partners find rich collaborations and support that empower individuals and organizations to make an impact.

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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/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://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation) 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.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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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