Program Coordinator I- Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator

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Department

What You Need to Know

Salary: $50,000–$55,000/annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Two years of related experience in mentoring, advising, recruiting, coaching or tutoring with at least 1 year of professional experience in higher education

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Working knowledge of SLATE CRM or similar student enrollment management platform for Higher Education

• TAMU Experience

• Camp Counselor or Director Experience

• Experience working with parents/guardians of students

A well-qualified candidate will have the following:​

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to interact and engage with a wide variety of people

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

• Verbal and written communication skills

Other Requirements and Factors: 

• Some overnight travel required (typically within the state of Texas). Occasional work outside standard business hours.

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Recruiting

• Plans and implements recruiting and outreach program events such as prospective student and school tours, conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops.

• Assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.

• Visits high schools to present and distribute information concerning University and College of Architecture programs and opportunities.

• Speaks to prospective students and counselors regarding all the majors in the College of Architecture. Speaks about the University and College admission process.

• Serves to facilitate the application and admission of students. Serves as the point of contact in the college for undergrad prospective student inquires, distributing information on all the majors in the college and providing at minimum, weekly tours to students and families when they visit campus (be aware of tour preference times for high school students, school breaks).

• Stays in contact with prospective students as a resource for admission and application questions.

• Develops contacts with high school and community college teachers, counselors, and administrators as a mechanism for identifying students for recruitment.

• Visit, at least once a year, to each of the prospective student centers (PSC) in Texas and remain in communication with all the PSC’s (in and out of Texas) about our programs for recruiting efforts.

• Minimal overnight travel and after hour student appointments and school events required.

• Respond to prospective student/family requests for information regarding the College of Architecture academic programs.

• Work with College of Architecture academic departments on various community and ISD outreach for undergraduate student recruiting efforts.

Outreach

• Is aware and in communication with architecture programs at the high school and Community College level.

• Participates in the Triad CityLab Mentorship Program with CityLab High School in Dallas, TX, or similar programs, and serves as the Camp Director for the annual resident summer camp for the college- CampARCH.

• Speaks to students about how to apply to TAMU and the College of Architecture, speaks with students about architecture-related majors, and answers any other specific questions regarding the college and Texas A&M University.

• Discusses and explains CampARCH and encourages students to apply to the camp.

• Manages the student ambassador programs.

• Advertises, interviews, selects, supervises, and evaluates each ambassador.

• Is in charge of supplemental ambassador programs, such as professional development and special function for the ambassadors to participate in.

• Supervises all tours of the college for prospective students and families.

• Coordinate Aggieland Saturday activities for the college.

• Coordinates program communications and marketing to prospective students.

Administration

• Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.

• Refers prospective students on academic preparation, time management, test anxiety, and study skills to other University resources.

• Monitors degree requirements to stay up to date on our degree programs for prospective students.

• Interacts with college and other University offices regarding admissions, registration, advising and counseling.

• Maintains records of student contacts.

• Supervises projects, such as virtual format presentations, Camp ARCH, Student Ambassador Program.

Advising

• Assists in identifying funding opportunities.

Who We Are

The Texas A&M College of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning. The planning, design and construction of the world’s buildings, cities and landscapes involve a variety of professional skills. The faculty of architects, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, computer scientists, constructors, lawyers, historians, and artists, in collaboration with educators in the language, philosophy and culture and natural and social sciences, help students develop an understanding of the physical, social, economic and political forces that shape our environment. To learn more about the College of Architecture, please visit us at https://arch.tamu.edu.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

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 core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

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.

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.