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Texas A&M University is hiring a Graduate Program Coordinator II - Department of English. The role manages the day-to-day administration of the English department’s graduate programs, including admissions, recruitment, student records, academic progress tracking, and program reporting. The coordinator is the main resource for prospective and current graduate students and also supports faculty and departmental committees.

Highlights

Serve as the primary contact for graduate admissions, managing MA, PhD, and 3+2 applications through GradCAS and supporting admissions committees with decisions and admission and assistantship letters.
Coordinate recruitment initiatives, events, advertising, and fellowship nominations, with occasional travel for recruitment events.
Plan and coordinate new student orientation and onboarding, and connect graduate students and their organizations with campus resources.
Advise students and faculty on degree requirements, milestones, policies, and forms, and oversee annual review, preliminary exam, registration, and graduation paperwork.
Maintain student and alumni records, prepare program reports, and support policy and handbook updates.
Manage program budgets, travel funding, scholarships, and tuition applications.
Assist international students with ISSS and ELP compliance and facilitate graduate assistant hiring with HROE and departmental business staff.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus one year of related experience.
Preferred: a master’s degree, experience in graduate student services, admissions, or academic program coordination, and familiarity with TAMU systems such as GradCAS, DPSS, ARCS, and TWPMTS.
Salary of $53,900 for a full-time, 40-hour work week with regular office hours.

Graduate Program Coordinator II - Department of English Full Description

The Department of English at Texas A&M University is hiring a new Graduate Program Coordinator II.

The Graduate Program Coordinator II will manage the day-to-day administration of the department’s graduate programs, including admissions, recruitment, student records, academic progress tracking, and program reporting. This position will serve as a primary resource for prospective and current students, coordinate onboarding and student success initiatives, support faculty and departmental committees, and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. The coordinator will also manage program resources, collaborate with campus partners, and contribute to an exceptional graduate student experience.

This position is a staff role with regular office hours and a 40-hour work week. This position may require occasional travel for recruitment events.

Salary: $53,900.00

Opportunities to Contribute:

Maintain student and alumni records and prepare program reports.
Manage program budgets, travel funding, scholarships, and tuition applications.
Represent the program at university meetings and support policy and handbook updates.
Serve as the primary contact for graduate admissions and manages MA, PhD, and 3+2 applications through GradCAS.
Support admissions committees, processes decisions, and prepare admission and assistantship letters.
Coordinate recruitment initiatives, events, advertising, and fellowship nominations.
Advise students and faculty on degree requirements, milestones, policies, and forms.
Oversee annual review, preliminary exam, registration, and graduation paperwork.
Support graduate student organizations and connect students with campus resources.
Plan and coordinate new student orientation and onboarding.
Assist international students with ISSS requirements and ELP compliance.
Facilitate graduate assistant hiring processes in coordination with HROE and departmental business staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
One year of related experience.
Ability to move light office materials (up to 20 lbs.)
Sit or stand for extended periods at a workstation.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

Master’s degree.
Experience in graduate student services, admissions, or academic program coordination.
Familiarity with TAMU systems such as GradCAS, DPSS, ARCS, TWPMTS.
Knowledge of graduate education processes and university systems.
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and students.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with (potential) students.

What You Need to Do:

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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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