Program Coordinator I

Job Title

Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Writing Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,333.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

We are looking for a Program Coordinator I to join our small writing center staff. The PC I will assist with our student programming, including running online graduate writing groups, presenting classroom workshops, serving as a coach for writing retreats, and assisting with training our 60+ undergraduate and graduate peer consultants. Some direct tutoring will also be included. The ideal candidate will have writing or learning center experience as a tutor or administrator, as well as supervisory experience, and the flexibility to work well both independently and as part of a team. Other preferred qualifications include experience teaching or giving presentations, knowledge of content and /or learning management systems, and experience working with special student populations, including grad students, international students, ESL students, and/or First-Gen students. The successful candidate will enjoy working with language and with people. We offer a supportive and creative work environment with a strong emphasis on staff professional development.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $52,000 - $55,500/annually (Based on selected hires qualifications). 

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.   

Other Requirements and Factors: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree of equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of program coordination, graduate/undergraduate coordination, or other closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in English, Communication, Rhetoric or related field.

• Experience working in or running a writing or learning center.

• Experience developing and running educational programming.

• Experience teaching and/or giving presentations.

• Experience supervising.

• Tutor certification from the College Reading and Learning Association (preferably Master level).

• Knowledge of content management systems.

• Knowledge of learning management systems.

• Experience with media production or marketing.

• Experience working with special student populations including ESL students, graduate students, First-Gen students, International students, and/or students with disabilities.

• Experience keeping tutoring records.

• Experience with program assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.

• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Provides direction and supervision for a team of 5 to 8 student workers - Leads team training meetings. Conducts performance evaluations. Meets with student workers as necessary to provide individual coaching and training. Conducts observations of student workers. Reviews student worker leave requests. Attends weekly Team Leader Meetings. Serves as night and weekend supervisor as needed.

• Tutors - Tutors students on their writing and speaking skills when needed. Maintains records of tutoring consultations. Mentors grad students through the Dissertation, Article, and Thesis Assistance program. Serves as tutor/coach for writing retreats. Presents classroom workshops.

• Assists with training student workers - Assists in training writing center student workers. Presents at training meetings. Develops training materials. Assists with teaching CRLA classes as needed. Adds material to learning management system.

• Coordinates graduate and undergraduate programming - Works with other staff members to administer programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Assists with promoting programs. Keeps program records. Assists with program evaluation. Communicates with student participants and other stakeholders about programs. Assists with planning program budgets.

• Assists with general administration of the writing center - Assists with screening and interviewing student workers. Monitors the consulting schedule and fills in as needed. Assists with media team as needed. Adds material to website as needed. Attends trainings and staff meetings. Represents the UWC at conferences.

Who We Are

The University Writing Center (UWC) helps Aggies become more capable and confident communicators. We support students primarily through one-on-one consultations with peer tutors, as well as through classroom workshops and special programs. The UWC offers a vibrant, creative, and supportive work environment, where every employee’s voice is heard and valued. Our focus is always on learning, and that extends to the professional development of both our full-time staff and student workers because we believe your job should provide you the opportunity to grow.

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  

• Automatic 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 experience.  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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.