Job Description

High Impact Learning Experience (HILE) Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

$4,166.67 monthly

College Station, Texas

Staff

AboutTexas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As thenation’slargestmostcomprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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PositionInformation

Responsibilities:

35%: Program Development

• Facilitates program development and management processes, including liaising with internal and external partners, including industry representatives
• Provides standard advising for students and faculty on various issues impacting HILE opportunities, such as financial aid, academic, travel, enrollment, and assessment.
• Serves as a member of a departmental team focused on such areas as scholarship administration, publicity and recruitment, database management, internships, short-term programs, and non-TAMU programs.

35%: Program Maintenance

• Assists with maintenance of program and student records, database, admissions processing and other departmental administrative tasks related to HILE opportunities, which include drafting correspondence, researching and preparing reports, creating program budgets, assisting with travel arrangements, handling various types of applications, and orienting and debriefing students and faculty.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of outreach initiatives and programming activities such as recruiting events, seminars, special topic workshops, and joint programming with other campus or community entities.

20%: Department Representative

• Represents the department at various events or activities on and off campus. Organizes and attends programs, events, and activities during regular business hours and outside regular business hours.

10% Other Duties as Assigned

• In conjunction with department leadership, facilitates various aspects of departmental programs, occasionally working independently.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Four years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packageincluding the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

ApplicantInstructions

Applications received by Texas A&MAgriLifemust 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.

RequiredDocuments

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.