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Job Title
Academic NavigatorAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
School of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Join the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine as an Academic Navigator! In this role you will provide advanced professional and specialized skills for planning developing implementing and managing student development programs and activities utilizing maximum campus and community resources and opportunities for the Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering Medicine.
Opportunities to Contribute
Program Support:Supports students in preclerkship to include scheduling electives after Step 1; supports students with scheduling in clerkship; oversees academic success vouchers; oversees academic success tutoring program; coordinates Elective and Residency Fairs; assist with student initiated electives (SIEs); prepares degree plans and graduation audits.; attends and participates in staff meetings professional development seminars and other student support related meetings; conducts research for program planning; assists students in their individual growth through observation feedback and the application of student development theory; serves as a role model mentor and source of support for a highly competitive academic program; plans and executes activities to foster campus community; performs student affairs related duties as required.
Operational Support:Prepares organizes updates and maintains program records files manuals and or documentation; assists in analyzing and summarizing programmatic data for review and assessment purposes; creates original correspondence reports presentations documents and program materials; provides basic program information to students faculty staff and public; monitors compliance with university/departmental policies and procedures; may assist in preparing budgets and fund allocation planning.
Event Support:Responsible for planning and executing major events for the School of Engineering Medicine. Events include but are not limited to New Student Orientation Medical School White Coat ceremony HEAL Capstone Match Day ceremony and Commencement ceremony.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Four years of program coordination program development or closely related experience
The well-qualified candidate will also possess
Masters degree in Student Affairs Higher Education Administration or closely related field
Four or more years experience in planning and implementing student development programs and activities
Experience with academic advising
Experience coordinating a tutoring program
Professional experience in higher education or medical setting
Demonstrated leadership experience
Knowledge of TAMUS policies and procedures
Strong communication organizational and multitasking skills
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Location: This full-time position is located on-site in Houston Texas.
What you need to do
Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
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.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
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
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
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 pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
