Program Coordinator I (Student Support Programs)

Prairie View A&M University – Department of Student Success

Location: Prairie View, Texas | Staff position

About the role

The Program Coordinator I serves as a lead contributor in the Department of First- and Second-Year Experience, supporting strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of key initiatives that advance the university’s retention, engagement, and graduation goals. This position manages critical aspects of the first-year and transfer experience, including complex logistics, program evaluation, supervision of student staff, and cross-campus coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee multi-semester student support strategies.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and reporting for programs.
• Plan and execute mentor trainings, academic support, and transition events.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned initiatives.
• Supervise peer mentors, student workers, and part-time staff.
• Train and evaluate student employees.
• Address student-facing issues and escalate support needs.
• Facilitate coordination with Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and Career Services.
• Represent the department on committees and task forces.
• Manage student-facing communications and campaigns (email, text, etc.).
• Design and implement assessment tools; measure and document outcomes.
• Maintain program records, timelines, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in budget tracking and expenditure reports.
• Support logistics and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related experience in student affairs, academic advising, or program coordination.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student development, or a related field.
• Three to four years of experience in student affairs, academic advising, or program coordination.
• Experience working in a public university with first-year experience or student transition programs.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of student development theory and support practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Familiarity with program assessment and reporting practices.
• Capacity for sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Immigration Note

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium on new H-1B filings issued by the Texas Governor on January 27, 2026, may affect employment sponsorship for this position.