Job Information
Texas A&M University Academic Navigator - Program Coordinator II in Houston, Texas
Job Title
Academic Navigator - Program Coordinator II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
School of Engineering Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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 corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The School of En gineering Medicine (https://enmed.tamu.edu/) in collaboration with Texas A&M College of En gineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called EN ME D . This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the developm en t of medical technologies, and the developm en t and training of “ Physicianeers .” EN ME D delivers a revolutionary bl en d ed curriculum with focus on innovation and en trepr en eurship where stud en ts receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of En gineering degree in the same four years.
What we want
The Program Coordinator II provides advanced professional and specialized skills for planning, developing, implementing, and managing student development programs and activities, utilizing maximum campus and community resources and opportunities for the Student Affairs Office in the School of Engineering Medicine.
What you need to know
Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience .
Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/ Full-Time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume .
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of program coordination, program development, or closely related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field.
Experience with Navigate, CANVAS, and HOWDY learning management systems.
Professional experience in higher education or medical setting.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Knowledge of TAMUS policies and procedures.
Experience with academic advising.
Experience coordinating a tutoring program.
Responsibilities
Program Support
Supports students in pre‑clerkship, including scheduling electives after Step 1
Supports students with scheduling in clerkship
Oversees academic success vouchers
Oversees the academic success tutoring program
Coordinates Elective and Residency Fairs
Assists with student‑initiated electives (SIEs)
Prepares degree plans and graduation audits
Attends and participates in staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other student‑support–related meetings
Conducts research for program planning
Assists students in their individual growth through observation, feedback, and application of student development theory
Serves as a role model, mentor, and source of support for a highly competitive academic program
Plans and executes activities to foster campus community
Performs student affairs–related duties as required
Operational Support
Prepares, organizes, updates, and maintains program records, files, manuals, and/or documentation
Assists in analyzing and summarizing programmatic data for review and assessment purposes
Creates original correspondence, reports, presentations, documents, and program materials
Provides basic program information to students, faculty, staff, and the public
Monitors compliance with university and departmental policies and procedures
May assist in preparing budgets and fund allocation planning
Delivers Student Success
Assists in the planning and/or delivery of various department‑related advising, student success initiatives, and academic campaigns via Navigate
Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.)
May refer students with identified needs as appropriate
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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 prepopulate 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.
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