Program Coordinator I (Student Support Programs)
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Program Coordinator I (Student Support Programs)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Student SuccessProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Program Coordinator I serves as a lead contributor in the Department of First- and Second-Year Experience . This position supports strategic planning coordination and implementation of key initiatives that advance the universitys retention engagement and graduation goals. The coordinator manages critical aspects of the first-year and transfer experience. This role includes responsibility for complex logistics program evaluation supervision of student staff and cross-campus coordination.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation
- Develop and oversee multi-semester student support strategies.
- Coordinate timelines deliverables and reporting for programs.
- Plan and execute mentor trainings academic support and transition events.
- Serve as primary point of contact for assigned initiatives.
Supervision and Student Support
- Supervise peer mentors student workers and part-time staff.
- Train and evaluate student employees.
- Address student-facing issues and escalate support needs.
Collaboration and Institutional Coordination
- Facilitate coordination with Academic Advising Financial Aid and Career Services.
- Represent department on committees and task forces.
- Manage student-facing communications and campaigns (email text etc.).
Assessment Reporting and Compliance
- Design and implement assessment tools.
- Measure and document outcomes.
- Maintain program records timelines and compliance documentation.
Administrative and Budget Support
- Assist in budget tracking and expenditure reports.
- Support logistics and planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree.
- Two years of related experience in student affairs academic advising or program coordination.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in higher education counseling student development or a related field.
- Three to four years of experience in student affairs academic advising or program coordination.
- Experience working in a public university with first-year experience or student transition programs.
- Supervisory experience Knowledge of student development theory and support practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking tools.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Familiarity with program assessment and reporting practices.
- Capacity for sound judgment and independent decision-making.
Job Posting Close Date:
08/22/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.
Required Experience:
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