Global Partnerships Program Coordinator

Job Title

Global Partnerships Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Global Engagement

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 Department of Global Engagement strategically aligns several critical internationally-focused units bringing together Education Abroad, Global Partnership Services, and International Student and Scholar Services. As a hub of resources and partnerships, Global Engagement fosters the University’s commitment to solving the world’s most pressing problems through a focus on transformational international education and research that serves our local communities and the world at large.

What we want

The Global Partnerships Program Coordinator works collaboratively with leadership and across the university to plan, develop, and implement programs, events, and initiatives that advance the mission of the Department of Global Engagement and support the internationalization of Texas A&M University.”

What you need to know

Salary : $45,000

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Special Note: This position will require excellent customer service skills such as greeting and hosting guests, interacting with dignitaries and/or University Leaders. Ability to move and set up/take down flags for program events. 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Two years of experience in administration, project management, higher education, or related field.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in data management

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite, Acrobat, and Content Management Systems

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to propose creative solutions to complex problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Knowledge of U.S. higher education systems

• Knowledge of project management and change management principles

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Program Coordination

• Collaborate with team members in the planning and development of project timelines

• Tracks status and provides update of multiple simultaneous projects, including Agreements/Contracts

• Schedules meetings with stakeholders

• Assist in development of documentation for training and outward communication

• Coordinates assigned projects and administrative support for the International Advisory Board within GE.

Agreement and Contract Support

• Responsible for researching and vetting potential partners

• Prepares memos, contracts, and agreements to route for approval and ensures timely execution of signatures.

• Monitors status of contracts and agreements, including expirations, renewals, and extensions, and maintains contract files on database.

• Gather international data for reporting and assessment

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders throughout the agreement and approval process.

• Acts as a liaison between stakeholders and university contract office.

• Provides regular reports of contract and agreement statuses

• Responds to inquiries regarding agreement and contract processes, procedures, and timelines.

Assessment

• Facilitate the development of partnership assessment procedures 

• Assists in creation of reports to monitor trends

• Assists in audits and reviews of various business processes related to functional area 

• Collects data to assess and evaluate programs

Administrative Tasks

• Collaborate with the Associate Director in scheduling and calendar management

• Oversee some fiscal and purchasing activities

• Assists with establishing objectives, outcomes, policies, and procedures.

• Updates operating procedures and training manuals as needed.

• Provides supervision and guidance to student workers

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Is this a supervisory position that has the authority to hire employees or whose recommendations for hiring, termination or other change of employment status are given strong consideration?

Yes.

Employees Supervised:

Student Technician

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.