Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailNot Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Title
Program Coordinator IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Office for Youth EngagementProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What We Want
Join our vibrant team as a Program Coordinator I and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Brazos Valley!
As a Program Coordinator I youll work closely with our Program Manager and Director to cultivate and manage vital stakeholder relationships in the Brazos Valley region. Were seeking a selfstarter who knows the area well and is eager to be part of an exciting new initiative. In this role youll team up with our dedicated youth engagement squad to implement innovative curriculum and communitybased initiatives. Your efforts will directly impact students knowledge of and access to postsecondary educational opportunities through engaging programs and workshops for youth and their families.
If youre bilingual in Spanish and passionate about enhancing students access to postsecondary educational opportunities we want you on our team!
What you need to know
Salary: $45000/ Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Schedule: Travel is required for this role.Ability to drive to schools and events across the region including the ability to move between multiple sites within a single day.This job requires occasional evening and weekend commitments outside of traditional working hours.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree
Two years of experience in leading program or project or program coordination in related area such as event planning communication and organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to provide accurate advising related to postsecondary pathways including working knowledge of admissions requirements for trade schools 2year and 4year institutions
Experience working with schools and school districts in a college access role
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a strong focus on responsiveness problem solving and building positive community relationships
Knowledge of the importance of education and its impact on economic and social mobility
Experience with college recruitment and admissions academic advising or college counseling
Experience planning postsecondary related programming for students and parents
Experience tabling for community events and/or college and career fairs
A Class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Oral and written proficiency in Spanish
Strong communication and public presentation skills
Skilled in time and task management including multitasking and tracking the status of action items
Ability to track and analyze basic student assessment and engagement data
Experience in youth programs such as camps afterschool programs community programs working in underrepresented communities etc
Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Event Planning:
Proactively identifies and implements methods for publicizing and promoting the activities of the Office for Youth Engagement
Host community events to increase awareness of the Office and distribute relevant resources to youth and their families
Conducts all pre and postprogram communication with teachers students parents and other stakeholders as needed
Supports with marketing and coordination for major Office programs including Aggieland Saturday youth camps and signature programs
Helps organize provide support for and attend evening and weekend events organized by other teammates
Administrative:
Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on impact
Provide feedback and recommendations on curriculum and resources so that they can be improved or developed
Assists in managing inventory of publications promotionals and other programmatic items in region
Submits monthly progress reports to the program manager documenting progress and outcome data
Who We Are
The Office for Youth Engagement was created to increase Texas youths knowledge of postsecondary opportunities through strategic engagement with Texas A&M University. Our team works collaboratively with partners across the University as well in communities across the State of Texas to create opportunities for youth to connect with career aspirations and understand the value of education.
Why Texas A&M University
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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
Our Commitment
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.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time