Program Coordinator I - Recruiting & Admissions

Job Title
Program Coordinator I - Recruiting & Admissions

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Rural Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What We Want
The Program Coordinator I, Recruiting & Admissions, supports recruitment initiatives for the Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. This role conducts outreach across Texas and guides prospective students through the admissions process. Responsibilities include coordinating communications, events, and maintaining recruitment data. The position also builds community partnerships to strengthen the applicant pipeline and support mission-driven recruitment.

What You Should Know
Salary:

$45,000-$52,000/annually and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule:

Bryan, TX/Full-Time;

This position may require up to 50% or more travel

Ability to travel across Texas, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Note:

This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities
Recruiting and Outreach

Primarily responsible for recruiting prospective medical school students from various Texas communities, serving as the face of the Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine in the field

Travel to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, health career events, and community gatherings across Texas to deliver presentations and host informational sessions

Direct prospective students to the correct contacts for their specific admissions, financial aid, and academic questions

Coordinate program communications including prospect messaging, admissions follow-ups, and university-wide outreach campaigns

Maintain databases of prospective students and conduct targeted outreach campaigns to drive-top-of funnel applicant traffic

Build and sustain relationships with school districts, community organizations, local healthcare providers, and other regional stakeholders

Event Planning And Execution

Plan and execute recruiting events including information sessions, admitted student days, community health fairs, and networking events

Meet individually with prospective students and families to promote the program and assist in completing applications

Respond to inquiries regarding program offerings, prerequisites, and student financial aid options

Office And Administrative Support

Provide administrative support for specialized recruiting activities and projects

Manage scheduling and confirmation of prospective student interviews and appointments

Maintain interview calendars for multiple administrators and office needs

May supervise, train, and evaluate student workers as needed

Perform other duties as assigned, including support for broader Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine recruitment efforts

Other duties as assigned

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Licenses And Certifications

A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of related experience in recruiting, administration, or a closely related higher education role

Bachelor's degree

Experience in student recruiting, admissions, or event planning

Familiarity with rural Texas communities and their unique healthcare and educational challenges

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite

Ability to develop and deliver presentations to small and large groups

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This position requires significant travel to rural areas and across Texas including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience developing outreach and communication plans

Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a collaborative team

Strong emotional intelligence, conflict management, organization, and customer service orientation

Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and shift priorities as needed

Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills suited to multiple audiences

Self-directed problem-solver comfortable making independent decisions with minimal supervision

Ability to deliver instruction and effectively adapt content to meet the needs of individuals and groups

Why Texas A&M University?

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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