Student Success Coordinator

Job Title

Student Success Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dean's Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking a Program Coordinator who will coordinate programs, activities, and outreach developed by the College’s Student Success Team, each designed to improve retention and success rates among students. Activities may include assisting in program development and implementation, content development and delivery, event planning, participation-tracking and information collection, peer mentor recruitment and development, and oversight of programming for affinity or scholarship groups, as well as other outreach work, all focused on student success. The Program Coordinator will work with partners and collaborators from other units across the College and University.     

Responsibilities:

75% - Program Coordination:

• Along with members of the student success team, plan, develop, and implement programs to improve retention and graduation rates among students, particularly among students at risk of non-completion
• Track participation and attendance requirements for various programs and activities.
• Develop reports on program activities, successes, and challenges, evaluation and assessment of programmatic outcomes
• Strategize support and interventions to support student success, grounded in research and best practices
• Communicate with students, faculty, and staff across campus concerning the work of the student success team
• Field inquiries and develop responses to students concerning the work of the student success team and the larger collection of resources available to students throughout campus
• Utilize technology and systems available within and outside of Texas A&M University to support student success; systems may be used to monitor participation, to create and provide required reporting, or to determine interventions based on student performance
• Disseminate information about student success initiatives hosted by the College as appropriate (e.g., Department or College committees, University committees and meetings, conferences)
• Manage websites and information dissemination strategies regarding student success initiatives, as assigned

15% - Instruction, Mentorship, and Advising:

• Interact directly with students, preparing students for personal and professional success
• Deliver instructional content to undergraduate students in transition courses
• Deliver informational content to students during student success programs and activities
• Advise and/or lead student groups and cohorts supporting the work of student success in the College (e.g., peer mentors, College Ambassadors)
• Recruit and train peer mentors for a variety of success initiatives, as appropriate
• Facilitate student and peer mentor matching, as appropriate

10% - Other Duties:

• Liaise with partners and collaborators across the College and University to support students in the College
• Identify resources to support student success, as appropriate
• Attend College or University committees as a representative of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Supervise student employees, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

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

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to facilitate efficient implementation of work
• Basic knowledge of factors influencing retention and graduation in higher education
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• A positive attitude, and enthusiasm for working with students
• Deep curiosity, and a willingness to learn and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and operational skills
• Strong technological proficiency, including traditional office software such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation applications.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and periodically travel to conferences, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an institution of higher education working with student success initiatives
• Master’s degree in applicable field

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

• Computer 40 hours

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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  
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.