Job Title

Program Coordinator II - PR

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Adm & Human Resources Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

We're seeking a Program Coordinator II, to work collaboratively with the grant team to effectively oversee recruitment, monitoring, and implementation of a Principal Residency Program, an embedded component within a large-scale, federally-funded education research grant that supports school enhancement and turnaround [Research-based Strategies and Artificial Intelligence for School Enhancement: Turning Around Schools (RAISE)]. More specifically, responsibilities include developing and maintaining partnerships with school districts to i dentify eligible principal resident candidates , screen applicants, organize interviews, collaborate with M.Ed. program advisors and faculty, communicate with stakeholders, create and implement timeline to reach project objectives, support research pieces including participant consent, implementation and participant tracking, and administration of surveys/protocols, and support development and implementation of Think Tanks and Leadership Institutes.

Who we are

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business and government. Now the fourth largest school at Texas A&M University with nearly 7,000 enrolled students, we are not just a school for teachers. We are a school for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. To learn more, visit us at https://education.tamu.edu/about/

Essential Duties/Tasks

PR Program Coordination - Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts to recruit eligible principal resident applicants (communication, provide project overview, facilitate district recruitment). Develop/initiate site authorization/MOUs with partnering school districts in which principal residents are embedded. Complete district application as needed. Collaborate with project team to support data collection. Create and implement timeline to reach project objectives. Plan and implement related Think Tanks and Leadership Institutes.

PR Participant Coordination - Coordinate outreach to identify eligible principal resident candidates and guide them through the application process. Screen applicants, schedule interviews, organize interview panel. Collaborate with EAHR advisors to support residents and track course registration and M.Ed. program progress. Liaise with Leadership Coaches and consultants to provide participant supports. Facilitate administration of surveys/protocols and focus groups. Track and monitor participation across component activities.

Supervisory & Communication - Oversee graduate student(s) to support this component of the project. Ongoing communication with project team and stakeholders.

Resource Development - Develop, edit, and refine framework resources such as presentations, handbooks, etc. Support development of proposals and manuscripts.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.

• 4 years of experience as public school principal or administrator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.Ed. in Educational Administration or related field

• At least 5 years experience as public school principal

• Experience developing partnerships with school districts and recruitment

• Experience mentoring aspiring school administrators

• Experience supporting principal residency program

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders (Principal Investigator, project personnel, university faculty, program advisors, district and campus administrators, aspiring school administrators, and consultants)

• Strong organization skills: managing multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

• Time management: prioritization of tasks and efficient use of time to handle multiple responsibilities

• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions

• Adaptability: capacity to adapt to changes and manage evolving priorities in a dynamic environment

• High proficiency use of cloud-based service to store, access, and share files online (such as Google drive, OneDrive)

• Strong language skills in English to include clear and concise writing (accurate with a focus on grammar, spelling, and punctuation), attention to detail to review and revise technical writing, verbal communication (articulate ideas clearly and confidently in meetings, and presentations)

  What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate

Limited Travel: limited outreach travel may be involved

Special Note: Resume' and Cover Letter strongly recommended

Position Details: This position is grant funded, continued employment may be contingent additional funding.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:   

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/)  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html)  of annual paid holidays    

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.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://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)     

• Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)  for health and wellness programs   

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   

For additional benefit information Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

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 core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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 pre-populate 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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