Undergraduate Student Success Program Coordinator I

Job Description Here’s a Glimpse of the JobAre you looking to kickstart your career and make a difference in the lives of undergraduates? If so, we have the perfect entry-level opportunity for you Join our dynamic team and help students achieve their dreams while gaining valuable experience in a rewarding role.As a Program Coordinator I for Undergraduate Student Success, you'll help develop and roll out innovative programs like First 2 Finish, Regents’ Scholars, Probation Students, Living-Learning Communities, and Arts & Sciences Leadership Scholars. You will be a champion for undergraduates, especially first-generation students, by helping them acquire essential academic, social, and professional skills. You will maintain records and program databases to ensure everything runs smoothly, assist with presentations, meetings, and workshops that motivate and engage students, play a role in office communications and marketing to spread the word about our amazing programs, and help develop and deliver training to keep our team and students at the top of their game.This role offers a fantastic chance to grow your skills, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students, and contribute positively to student success. If this sounds right for you, we encourage you to applyOpportunities to Contribute:Plan, develop, and implement undergraduate student programs to improve first-year retention and empower students.Advise assigned students/cohorts on academic, social, and professional goals.Support the establishment of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic planning.Develop and update training materials for successful programming.Present content to undergraduate students in group settings or individually.Plan and/or lead program events and projects each semester.Review and integrate support techniques for students in academic concern status.Identify and connect students to appropriate non-academic resources.Follow university protocols regarding students of concern, Title IX, FERPA, etc.Communicate with students about program events and updates, and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and others.Collaborate in the coordination and assignment of student mentors for programs, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation.Collaborates and maintains successful working partnerships with faculty, academic advisors, and peer Program CoordinatorsServes as direct contact and supervisor for assigned group of student leaders.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree.Two years of relevant experience which should include some work in student success initiatives for undergraduate students and/or event management. (Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Services may qualify as equivalent relevant experience.)Ability to multi-task and work with groups of people to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.A well-qualified candidate will also possess:Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Services may qualify as equivalent relevant experience.More than two years of experience in higher education program management including some course management and academic counseling, and classroom instruction.Familiarity with TAMU portals, such as Argos, Navigate, etc.Salary: Starting at $45,000. Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.Special Note: This is an in-person position. The selected candidate will be expected to work on our College Station campus. This role may require occasional evening and weekend hours and will require occasional travel for student programming.What You Need to Do Apply Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.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 prepopulate the online application.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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.The College of Arts and 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 college 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 College of Arts and 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 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. , with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums of annual paid holidaysUp to and at least each monthAutomatically enrollment in the Health and Wellness: Professional Development: All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees