Program Coordinator I

What We Want
The Program Coordinator I coordinates the planning, development and implementation of assigned Project ROOTS in collaboration with PIs, the Program Director, Program Managers, and the Literacy Coordinator.

Job Title
Program Coordinator I

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Houston, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. Upload them under the CV/Resume section.

This position is grant‑funded and renews under the provisions of the grantor agreement.

The position will be located in Houston to support schools in the Houston area.

Essential Duties/Tasks
Program Planning and Implementation

Support the Program Manager in coordinating all aspects of Project ROOTS.

Assist with committee meetings, including preparing meeting materials and documentation.

Research and recommend improvements to existing program components.

Assist the Logistics Coordinator with ordering and tracking program materials needed for implementation.

Prepare and manage program‑related correspondence connected to program operations.

Coordinate logistics and travel for implementation‑related seminars, workshops, orientations, and special events.

Create, organize, and maintain program files, databases, and documentation.

Serve as the primary point of contact for program inquiries and provide timely responses.

Coordinate day‑to‑day project activities across Texas and Mississippi in collaboration with Project Managers and Coordinators.

Facilitate communication among project leadership, researchers, tutors, virtual coaches, school personnel, and district partners.

Maintain shared calendars, timelines, agendas, and follow‑up documentation to ensure alignment across all project strands.

Support scheduling and coordination of VPD sessions, VPLCs, tutoring sessions, observations, coaching cycles, and ROOTS Institutes.

Serve as a liaison with school‑based technology personnel to support deployment and troubleshooting of project technology tools.

Program Coordination and Support

Assist in developing proposals to secure program funding and support.

Manage inventory, organization, and tracking of LIS instructional materials, ROOTS tutoring guides, MOOPILs, handbooks, and technology devices.

Oversee packaging, labeling, shipping, and distribution of materials to schools, tutors, and coaches in Texas and Mississippi.

Maintain accurate inventory logs, shipment records, and receipt confirmations to support fidelity monitoring and audit readiness.

Coordinate replacement, repair, and redistribution of technology devices and instructional materials.

Support the Logistics Coordinator to ensure materials align with implementation timelines for treatment, control, and delayed‑release groups.

Event Coordination and Logistics

Coordinate logistics and travel for program seminars, workshops, orientations, and other special events.

Ensure timely and effective communication regarding event schedules, requirements, and updates.

Program Communication and Support

Prepare, manage, and distribute general program correspondence.

Assist in creating, formatting, and disseminating program materials.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

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

Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

Experience working in public school districts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, Canvas LMS, and database applications.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Who We Are
The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well‑being in educational and community contexts. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to work with children and youth in a variety of community and school contexts. We offer professional master’s degrees for professionals in schools, communities, and the corporate world. For those interested in doctoral studies, we offer PhD degrees in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.

epsy.tamu.edu

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions strengthens our core values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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 other information required by institutional procedures, including a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer.

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