Job Title
Program Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Ecology & Conservation Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
Job Summary:
The Program Coordinator I provides program coordination and administrative support for student recruitment, engagement, graduate admissions, enrollment, and related departmental activities within the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB). Coordinates prospective student visits, recruitment events, student communications, and enrollment-related processes to support departmental academic programs and student success.
Additionally, provides routine operational, instructional, and office support to ensure efficient departmental functions and effective service to faculty, staff, and students.
Responsibilities: Student Recruitment and Engagement
Coordinate prospective student visits, departmental tours, recruitment events, and admitted-student activities.
Assist with planning and coordinating student orientations, open houses, and onboarding activities.
Respond to routine inquiries from prospective students and provide information regarding departmental academic programs, research opportunities, and student resources.
Coordinate ECCB Ambassador scheduling, participation, and recruitment activities.
Assist with recruitment communications, event logistics, and follow-up activities to support prospective student engagement.
Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Support
Respond to routine graduate applicant inquiries and monitor application deadlines.
Assist with graduate admissions and enrollment activities, including tracking application materials, maintaining records, and coordinating routine communications.
Maintain and update enrollment, scholarship, and course-scheduling spreadsheets to ensure accurate and current information.
Collect, organize, and maintain graduate student documents and records in accordance with departmental procedures.
Assist with graduate student communications, application follow-up, and enrollment-related coordination.
Support departmental efforts to maintain organized and efficient graduate admissions and enrollment processes.
Departmental Operations and Facilities
Coordinate departmental van reservations, maintain usage records, and assist with vehicle-related administrative requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and graduate student room reservations and scheduling requests.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing UPS/FedEx shipments and manage departmental mail distribution.
Submit, track, and follow up on WFES maintenance requests and facility work orders.
Perform monthly automated external defibrillator (AED) readiness checks.
Coordinate routine operational requests with university service departments.
Maintain operational records, spreadsheets, and tracking systems related to room reservations, vehicle usage, facilities, and departmental services.
Instructional and Office Support
Provide routine administrative and clerical support to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Assist faculty with copying exams and instructional materials,…