Program Coordinator

Position Description

Supports the program director by performing administrative duties related to planning, directing and coordinating both the academic and operational activities of the program.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate. Adaptability, persistence, and resilience are important attributes for success in the evolving dynamics that are characteristic of a developing program.

Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School's core values. The core values of the School are:

• Community
• Integrity
• Kindheartedness
• Grit
• Inspiration

• Manages the daily business operations and all administrative responsibilities for the Office of Research and Graduate Programs.
• Provide administrative support to Associate Dean for Research in alignment with the office-related programs and projects.
• Coordinate and manage research-related communications and marketing of the office-related activities.
• Coordinate the administrative activities of the Veterinary Research Scholars Program
• Manage program databases for the Office.

• Independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills and a superior customer service focus.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and meeting external, hard deadlines.
• Ability to work with a diverse community including students, faculty, administrators, and industry, as well as federal and state agencies.
• Superb professional writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of multiple perspectives of research programs.
• Ability to critically assess the office's needs.

High school plus six years experience in related field. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Significant experience in research and development.

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

No

This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Full Time

Hourly

Organizational Administration

Administrative Operations

$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,000

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

None

Day

Overtime may be required as needed for special events and campus guests

No

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.