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Texas A&M University Program Coordinator - Mays Graduate Admissions Processing in United States
Job Title
Program Coordinator - Mays Graduate Admissions Processing
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Mba Program Office
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders. mays.tamu.edu
Mays Business School Graduate Programs offers Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Flex Online MBA programs as well as a unique MBA + M.S. Analytics program. Our program helps students advance their careers by mastering core business knowledge, honing skills through high impact learning experiences, developing personalized leadership styles, and leveraging the power of the global Aggie Network.
What we want
The Program Coordinator – Mays Graduate Admissions Processing, under general supervision, is responsible for coordinating application processing for the Executive, Professional, Full-time, and other MBA programs within Mays Business School. This position will also support the recruiting and admissions experience by triaging MBA applications, aiding Master’s programs in app processing, communicating with prospective students, and working with program directors and the admissions team to gather data for program rankings and inquiries. If you meet the position requirements below and this position sounds appealing, we encourage you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What you need to know
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000; 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.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Applications Processing Coordination - Coordinates application processing, for all applications for Executive, Professional, Full-time, and other MBA programs. Coordinates with other MS programs in Mays Business School, to transition data from our application system into the Texas A&M University system. Coordinates submissions and reviews accuracy of changes in program applications. Reviews and triages MBA applications to determine how admissions will move forward with the review process. Reports data and compiles statistics for Admissions and Recruiting reports, various MBA rankings, and accreditation reports.
Administration and Planning - A ssists in the strategic planning of recruiting and admissions efforts based on department goals. Understands the timelines and planning of admissions processing and assists with the evaluation of prospective changes on our recruiting efforts. Coordinates processes for reporting and tracking graduate application history, allowing our office to evaluate progress in application statuses. Serves as the point of contact for Business CAS, working with our liaison on system updates, difficulties, and suggestions for improvement. Assists with event planning for on-campus events to enhance the recruitment of MBA prospective students. Gathers and compiles feedback about student experiences with application processing, working in the Howdy Portal, and the general admissions process overall.
Collaboration - Coordinate the Graduate Programs Monthly Admissions meeting, including creating agendas, and maintaining the calendar. Supervises and trains student workers in application processing, Concur reporting, and GPA calculations. Serves as a main contact for prospective students with questions about successful application completion and general inquiries. Escalates complex inquiries as needed. Coordinates MBA "Welcome packages" to admitted students.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
Two years of office administration or related experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, education, psychology, or related field
Master's degree.
Experience in admissions, recruiting, sales, marketing, or event planning.
Experience using Salesforce, Compass, CAS application systems, or CRMs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while using sound judgment to re prioritize as needed.
Exceptional skills of emotional intelligence, conflict management, communication, organization, initiative, customer service, and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
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
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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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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