Program Coordinator II

Job Title

Program Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

  

Who we are 

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) is committed to enhancing opportunities in 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/   

The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) in the School of Education and Human Development is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well-being in educational and community contexts. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to work with children and youth in a variety of community and school contexts. We also offer a range of professional master’s degrees geared towards professionals in schools, communities, and the corporate world. For those interested in doctoral studies we offer Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.  Learn more about Educational Psychology  

Located in the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY), Aggie ACHIEVE is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have exited high school. Aggie ACHIEVE provides a comprehensive and immersive college education and equips students for employment in the community. Aggie ACHIEVE aligns coursework, internship opportunities, and extracurricular activities with each student’s academic interests and employment goals. Aggie ACHIEVE is designed to enroll students for up to four years.

What we want 

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Program Coordinator II, for the Aggie Achieve Program. This role works collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop, and implement program curriculum requirements and serves as administrative curriculum support for the Aggie ACHIEVE. If you meet the qualifications stated below and this job description sounds appealing, we invite you to apply to be considered for this great opportunity.  

What you need to know  

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.   

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities or closely related experience.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in Person-Centered Planning/Thinking

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Curriculum Coordination and Evaluation – Designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for students in the ACHIEVE Program. Assists in establishing short and long term goals and strategic planning. Conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Defines learning objectives and designs appropriate course content. Coordinates students’ academic schedules and support needs. Supports faculty, staff, instructors, and instructional coaches to best provide academic support to the student. Collects data to assess learning. Supports the Senior Instruction Specialists to write and edit course syllabi, course materials. Know, understand, and apply the most recent research and best practices regarding curriculum and assessment design, instructional design, instructional practices, and professional development to improve professional practices and student learning and growth, and continuously build capacity and understanding among colleagues in these areas. Collaborate with Program Director, ACHIEVE staff, and faculty/instructors to plan, coordinate, and lead continuous curriculum evaluation and assessment work across assigned content areas. Analyze various forms of data (student data, implementation data, etc.) to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in curriculum and assessment design, instructional planning, and instructional practices. Establishes a metric for evaluation and supports data collection and analysis. Supervises graduate assistants and student workers.

• Person-Centered Planning – Leads, facilitates, and supports the evaluation of the Person-Centered planning (PCP) process for all students. Supports students to set goals, create a plan to achieve the goals, and to monitor goal attainment. Coordinates PCP meetings, invites appropriate members, and supports the development and implementation of the plan. Communicates regularly with ACHIEVE staff regarding plan development and achievement.

• Social Media Management – Provides weekly content for the social media sites related to ACHIEVE. Responds to messages/comments on social media as appropriate. Works in collaboration with SEHD communications team on best practice and may perform other duties as assigned.

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.