Program Coordinator II – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program's Student Success and Coaching Program

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator II to coordinate the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s Student Success and Coaching Program. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff, including a lively live music scene, numerous local festivals, and rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community.

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About the role

Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator II works collaboratively with leadership to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement the DPT coaching and student success program. This position coordinates its delivery, maintains documentation, tracks student progression data, coordinates early interventions, and reports outcomes for accreditation purposes. The role also monitors student progression and remediation and ensures cross-functional coordination across faculty, clinical education personnel, and university support services. This is a full-time, in-person position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Program Coordination and Implementation — 25%
  • Collaborate with leadership to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement the DPT student coaching program.
  • Establish and maintain program infrastructure for coaching delivery, student tracking, documentation, and outcome assessment.
  • Coordinate coaching activities among faculty, peer coaches, and university support personnel within the program framework.
  • Assist in the evaluation of coaching program effectiveness and recommend modifications to program design, delivery, and resources.
• Student Success and Progression Coordination — 25%
  • Monitor academic progression indicators for all enrolled DPT students to identify students at risk for academic difficulty or delayed progression.
  • Oversee progression monitoring systems.
  • Coordinate onboarding and transition support for incoming cohorts.
  • Facilitate communication among students, faculty advisors, and program leadership regarding student support needs.
• Remediation and Intervention Coordination — 20%
  • Coordinate remediation workflows and documentation for students requiring support.
  • Maintain confidential documentation of progression concerns, intervention plans, and outcomes in compliance with FERPA and institutional requirements.
  • Coordinate progression-related communications among students, faculty, and program leadership.
  • Track completion and outcomes of all remediation and intervention activities and report trends to program leadership.
• Data Analysis and Accreditation Support — 15%
  • Collect, maintain, analyze, and report student success, retention, progression, and remediation data in support of CAPTE accreditation requirements.
  • Oversee student outcome databases and documentation systems.
  • Assist program leadership in preparation of accreditation-related reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
  • Identify trends in student success and progression data.
• Program Operations and Liaison — 10%
  • Serve as operational liaison among students, faculty, clinical education personnel, university offices, and student support services.
  • Coordinate communication workflows related to student progression and support systems.
  • Maintain program databases, records, and documentation systems in compliance with institutional and FERPA requirements.
  • Assist with scheduling, workshop presentations, and student success programming coordination.
• Other — 5%
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

The target base annual salary range is $49,000 up to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Schedule

• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be expected.

Benefits

Tarleton State University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. For detailed information, visit the Benefits Information page.