Program Coordinator I - Youth Program Development and Recruitment

Job Title

Program Coordinator I - Youth Program Development and Recruitment

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Poultry Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Coordinator I under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and implementation of assigned program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement all departmental recruitment efforts.  This will include occasional travel to locations across Texas.

• Provide coordination and event planning for departmental youth programs, including youth education events, poultry judging camps and clinics.

• Represent the department for recruiting at major poultry shows and poultry judging contests in Texas.

• Serve as liaison to the college for recruitment efforts and programs. 

• Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.

• Maintain database of prospective students and monitor university admissions system to track incoming freshmen admissions.

• Assist with coordination of annual department events such as banquet and Steak Fry.

• Serve on department scholarship committee and assist with facilitation of undergraduate scholarships.

• Serve on various departmental committees as required.

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

• Advise departmental student organizations as needed.

• Hosts department visitors including industry representatives, donors, former students, and prospective students and parents.

• Compiles program statistics as requested.

• Coordinate student travel and provide guidance for student activities.

• Performs other job related duties as required.

 

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of program administration experience.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.  Attention to detail. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs, and database applications.

 

Supervision Received/Given

This position may supervise employees.

 

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.