Job Title
Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
School Of Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
$21.11 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development, under the direction of the Director of the School of Engineering, supports accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes for the School's engineering programs, with primary emphasis on ABET requirements. The Coordinator maintains accreditation documentation and evidence, tracks reporting deadlines, coordinates the collection and organization of assessment data, administers stakeholder surveys, and supports the preparation of ABET Self-Study reports and related accreditation materials. The position serves as a liaison among engineering faculty, academic leadership, university offices, and relevant stakeholders for accreditation and assessment purposes. Faculty and academic leadership retain responsibility for substantive academic content, assessment decisions, continuous improvement judgments, and the final review and approval of accreditation reports. The position requires strong writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously update ABET Self-Study master drafts for all engineering programs, and coordinate the preparation and submission of Self-Study reports and related accreditation documentation.
Communicate with engineering faculty and relevant TAMIU offices and departments to collect, update, and organize data and information needed for accreditation and assessment activities.
Support the School of Engineering's compliance with applicable SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements by coordinating the collection, organization, and documentation of relevant data and supporting evidence in collaboration with appropriate TAMIU offices.
Assist the Director in accreditation-related communication with program stakeholders, including alumni, current students, graduating seniors, and external partners.
Administer stakeholder surveys electronically using Qualtrics, compile results, and prepare written analyses of stakeholder feedback.
Coordinate Industry Advisory Board meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, communicating with industry representatives, documenting recommendations, and tracking follow-up actions to support accreditation and continuous improvement.
Perform other accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement-related tasks as directed by the Director.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Political Science, English, Engineering, or any other major with substantial writing-intensive requirements.
Experience - Two years related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Four or more years of related professional experience preferred.
Experience in higher education administration, academic program coordination, accreditation, assessment, or related work preferred.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to:
Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Demonstrate effective verbal, virtual written communication skills.
Communicate effectively, orally, virtually, and in writing.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office, Word and Power Point.
Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality.
Interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Work effectively in teams.
Speak in front of large groups.
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