Administrative Coordinator

Job Title Administrative Coordinator I Agency Texas A M International University Department Phd Program Proposed Minimum Salary $17.54 hourly Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Staff

The Administrative Coordinator I, works under general supervision and provides administrative support for a unit or specialized activity to include the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

• Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.
• May serve as the office manager.
• Monitors office procedures.
• Develops, evaluates, and ensures adherence to office procedures.
• Reviews documents for supervisor.
• Attends meetings or committees on behalf of supervisor.
• Analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives.
• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.
• Applies and interprets, and/or assists in implementing management policies or operating practices.
• Develops administrative and technical procedures.
• Researches, interprets, compiles, and responds to inquiries about rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• May monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs special analyses and project summaries.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
• Coordinates meetings, seminars, and other special events and may provide on-site support.
• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.
• Hires, trains and supervises student workers and support staff.

• Supports students through all phases of the doctoral program, including admissions, orientation, comprehensive examinations, candidacy, dissertation timeline tracking, and graduation.
• Coordinates doctoral student comprehensive examinations, dissertation proposal defenses, and dissertation defenses and maintains associated records.
• Monitors doctoral student progression toward degree completion and communicates program requirements and deadlines to students and faculty.
• Compiles and maintains doctoral program data for accreditation, assessment, placement tracking, and university reporting requirements.
• Supports doctoral student recruitment, orientation, and professional development activities.

• Education – Bachelor's degree.
• Experience – Two years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of:
  Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
• Ability to:
  Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organization skills.

None.

General office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position generally does not supervise employees.

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning…