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Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Program Specialist will report to the Associate Director of the Texas A&M Engineering Academies and support recruitment efforts primarily for the Engineering Academies.

Responsibilities:

• Increase visibility and promote the Engineering Academy by:
  • Establishing and sustaining working relationships with high school educators and counselors.    
  • Collaborating with community and educational organizations.  
  • Planning and executing information sessions for prospective students and families.  
  • Representing the Academy program at our partner community college recruitment events.
• Provide guidance on the Engineering Academy admission process and address general prospective student and family questions.
• Provide input to Engineering Academy leadership evaluating the Academy application process and the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Provide academic advice to current students enrolled in the Engineering Academies.
• Advise current students with academic, probationary, financial concerns and related personal concerns.
• This position requires direct engagement with minors and youth during program activities. The employee is expected to fully adhere to all university policies and state regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of minors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Extensive travel and some evening and weekend work required.

What we need:

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

​What is helpful:

• Related higher education experience.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Texas class “C” Drivers License

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate well with a diverse population.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgement.
• Ability to use word processing programs and spreadsheets.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Work Location:

• This position will be headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

About Workforce Development

The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields. The Workforce Development Division has six programs: Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, ReCENT, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference and Events Planning Services. Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance: https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.