Program Coordinator, Part-time
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Program Coordinator, Part-time
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
International Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.
What we want
As the Part-time Program Coordinator, you'll be responsible for a range of standard and complex administrative duties supporting the Economic Statecraft Program’s operations and research agenda. You'll report to the program’s director as you're responsible for coordinating program logistics and operations related to events, outreach, and day-to-day support tracking budgets and coordinating activities.
What you need to know
Position Details: This is a Part-time position
Salary: Compensation is commensurate to selected hire's qualifications.
Other Factors: This part-time position is funded from a grant/contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. This position is contingent on the award of grant/contract funding.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ 2 years of program administration and/or coordination experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Administrative and organizational skills
+ Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
+ Ability to use technology to improve work practices and communication flows
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to draft/edit correspondence)
+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience and full proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Slack, and Zoom
+ Working knowledge of design and website software (Publisher, Photoshop, etc.)
+ Experience and proficiency using scheduling software such as Outlook, When2Meet, DoodlePoll, and/or Calendly
+ Experience supporting student professional development
Essential Duties/Tasks
+ Communications and Events - Coordinates logistics for program events and meetings, including managing schedules, booking travel, coordinating with speakers and attendees, arranging space and equipment/AV, and promoting events and research to internal and external audiences. Liaises with panelists and/or co-sponsoring organizations and serves as main point of contact on events and meetings. Develops, edits, and updates program documents for internal and external audiences, particularly documents to promote events and program research. Runs and manages social media pages, including Facebook and Twitter.
+ Program Support - Assists the Director in overseeing student workers and establishing workflows to monitoring and support student efforts. Assists the Director to effectively structure tasks, operations, and workflows to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and smoothly. Maintains programmatic records for all activities in Google Drive. Serves as a liaison and primary point of contact for the Program with internal and external audiences. Assists the Director in general development efforts including identifying grant opportunities, preparing applications and RFP response, and coordinating with TAMU support offices such as Sponsored Research Services, Research Development Services, Business Services, and the Bush School Development teams.
+ Budget and Contract Support - Assist the Director with budget and grant management, including processing reimbursements and payments through AggieBuy/Concur, monitoring program budgets, and coordinating payment for contracted services.
+ Editing and Research Support - Assists the Director and student researchers to edit and format papers for publication. On occasion, conducts independent research on topics related to the program and may perform other duties as assigned.
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, 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.
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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