Job Title Program Coordinator I Agency Texas A&M University Department College of Arts and Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are The Colle g e of Ar t s a nd Sciences is the academic heart and foundation of Texas A&M University. Our 18 departments and more than 130 academic programs of study offer students the opportunity to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, languages, and life sciences. The colle g e is home to preeminent scholars and researchers, world-class academic programs, and exceptional students eager to learn, discover, and make a difference. The educational experience in Arts and Sciences supports, engages, and inspires students during every step of their academic journey, from choosing to become an Aggie, to launching their successful career. It includes amazing opportunities for participating in cutting-edge research, study abroad experiences, immersive field work with world-renowned experts, and hands-on experiences through internships and professional programs. The Colle g e of Ar t s a nd Science is home to over 30 centers and institutes as well as many specialized laboratories and active research groups, where innovation by our top researchers continues to lead to groundbreaking discoveries and societal solutions in myriad world-changing areas. Be Here. Be ArtSci . Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu What We Want The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, will coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of assigned global engagement programs and functions in the College of Arts & Sciences. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Location/Schedule: This position will be required to work in various locations on and off campus to include occasional evening or weekend work to support department functions and campus events. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree + Two years of related experience including experience in the promotion of international activities Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships + Ability to plan and organize work effectively and prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities + Strong written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail + Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications + Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and take initiative + Ability to move/push/pull/lift/carry oversized and cumbersome items for events (a wagon with tables, utility carts with supplies, banners, merchandise, literature, signs, etc.; a food cart; a cooler of drinks; bags of items, etc.) + Requires bending/lifting/reaching/pulling items of moderately heavy weight Preferred Qualifications: + Familiarity with collaborating across units and with external and international partners + Knowledge of education abroad in higher education + Familiarity with, or ability to learn, education abroad software platform (Via) and communication technologies (Zoom, Teams) Responsibilities: + Promotion and Outreach: Coordinate the college’s annual participation in International Education Week, World Fair, and Aggieland Saturday. Speak to student organizations, departments, and others as requested, regarding participation in study abroad. Conduct other tabling and events as identified to promote participation in global programs and to further opportunities to develop global knowledge and intercultural competence on campus. Develop new strategies and programs as identified needs arise. Maintain student and outreach data pertaining to all global engagement activities. Create and maintain physical and digital promotional and reference materials. Collaborate as necessary with units in the College of Arts & Sciences, campus partners, and vendors. Assist in the promotion of global engagement opportunities through traditional means and social media. + Program Development and Management: Assist in establishing goals, timelines, objectives, policies, projections, and aim for continual process improvement for programs abroad created and managed by the College of Arts & Sciences. This will involve coordinating efforts and workflows with faculty, departments, program providers, exchange partners, Education Abroad, and other partners. Correspond and interact with students as needed regarding all phases of a global program. Support faculty leaders regarding recruitment, applications, participant selection, and related tasks related to program execution, whether full program or international field trip. Coordinate with relevant campus partners and respond to general inquiries as necessary. Assist in coordinating the Global Ambassador Program. Assist with training and the supervision of student ambassadors. Assist in the coordination, planning, and logistics for meetings, appointments, information sessions, and other events. Set up meetings and other special events. Maintain and present data relevant to global engagement activities in the College. Explain, apply, interpret, and communicate College of Arts & Sciences and TAMU policies and procedures. + Student Engagement & Advising: Correspond and interact with students via drop-in advising hours, telephone calls, emails, Zoom/Teams meetings, tabling events, presentations, and organizational meetings. Accurately and promptly disseminate information regarding all global programs based on student’s spoken needs and preferences. Maintain dedicated advising hours each week of no less than 10 hours. Meet with all applicants for college-wide exchange programs and explain various processes and procedures. Monitor Global Ambassadors when Program Manager is not present, ensuring they’re on time, accurate, and professional for their advising hours and events. Assist Global Ambassadors with more complex student questions and concerns and 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.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees All positions are security-sensitive. 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