Graduate Program Coordinator

About the role

The Graduate Program Coordinator will support and coordinate graduate academic and student services for the departments of Atmospheric Science, Geography, and Oceanography. The role will serve as a key resource for graduate students, faculty, and prospective students while supporting academic programs, admissions, recruiting, professional development, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for graduate programs and assist graduate directors and advisors with admission requirements, application process, program activities, policies, procedures, and student needs.
• Assist with registration concerns, degree audits, Q-drops, forces, petitions, degree plan approvals, and other academic documents using systems such as Compass and Howdy.
• Collect and track historical program data and statistics for strategic use by graduate programs.
• Assist with graduate student recruiting events, graduate student orientation, and graduate program for professional development and recognition of graduate students.
• Collaborate with graduate program director to implement recruiting strategies as determined by department needs.
• Use the Applicant Information System, Banner, and WebAdMIT to maintain applicant data for department program reviews and reporting.
• Manage Graduate Assistant (GAT) access to courses using the Compass SWASECT screen, if granted access.
• Maintain awareness of the training activities of Graduate Assistant (GAT) and enter or update their status in the TATEP portal when expected.
• Enter course updates and new course proposals through the university Curriculum Approval Request System (CARS).
• Provide support for the design and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of administrative experience or related.
• A well‑qualified candidate may also possess a Master’s degree.

Skills

• Ability to use spreadsheet, database, presentation, and word processing software programs.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Experience in higher education.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 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 program (built by employees, for employees).
• Amenities: sporting and cultural events, state‑of‑the‑art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum.
• Experience of a big city with a reasonable cost‑of‑living and no long commutes.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $63,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the selected hire’s experience.

Schedule

May require some work or travel during evenings and weekends to support recruitment goals.