PROGRAM COORDINATOR - NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS

Job Title

Program Coordinator - National Fellowships

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

LAUNCH

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

The National Fellowships Program provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments and goals, synthesize their thoughts into a coherent whole, and achieve national recognition with access to unparalleled opportunities around the world.

What We Want

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented National Fellowships Program Coordinator who is passionate about supporting high-achieving students as they pursue nationally competitive awards and fellowships.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a strong commitment to student success, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We need someone who thrives on working one-on-one with students, guiding them through complex application processes, and providing thoughtful feedback on personal statements and essays.

The successful candidate will enjoy collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners to promote fellowship opportunities and will actively contribute to outreach and programming efforts.

If you're passionate about student mentorship and excited to take initiative, work collaboratively, and develop innovative strategies to support students in achieving their academic and professional goals we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range : $45,000.00 - $46,924.80 (Based on selected hire's qualifications)

Cover Letter & Resume : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Program Coordination - Coordinates the National Fellowships Program including : recruitment and selection processes for internal and external awards.

Coordinates campus nomination processes for core scholarships (Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Churchill, Truman, Goldwater, Boren, Fulbright, Gilman, Gaither, Udall, Freeman-ASIA, and Astronaut) as well as non-core awards that feed into these competitions.

Coordinates program's assessment and evaluation. Maintains program records and databases. Coordinates logistics and travel for program seminars, workshops, orientations, and other special events.

Purchases program materials. Prepares program reports for students, prospective students, TAMU, and the community. Researches and recommends changes to existing programs.

Compiles program statistics.

Administrative - Serves as first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information.

Supports maintenance of office databases. Tracks and monitors program budget. Assists with committee meetings and materials.

Prepares program correspondence.

Student Advising - Maintains office hours to advise students on National Fellowships opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of program coordination, research coordination, higher education, or closely related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to use Word, Excel spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Organizational planning and problem-solving skills with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact with all levels of the university community (students, faculty, administrators, staff).
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a team to creatively solve problems.
• Experience creating social media posts and strong writing and speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with the National Fellowships Program at Texas A&M University.
• Experience editing and working with students to improve essays, resumes, and other pieces of writing.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a changing environment while exercising initiative to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, and all levels of university staff regarding student issues especially regarding deadlines, emergencies, and delicate situations.

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.?In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as :
• Health, dental, vision, life 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
• Free exercise programs and release time?for health and wellness programs
• All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning?training programs, 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

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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.

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.

Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

We encourage all applicants to upload a resume' or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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 / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.