Program Coordinator I

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas seeks a Program Coordinator I to support College of Engineering outreach, recruitment, and event coordination. You will manage summer camps, coordinate competitions, and represent the college at career fairs and community events.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred: three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Summer Camp Management – plan, organize, and manage all aspects of the College of Engineering summer camps.
• Oversee the coordination of student competitions and hackathons.
• Lead coordinator for large-scale recruitment and outreach events, including Panthers Day on the Hill and Senior Day on the Hill.
• Coordinate, plan, and organize K-12 events.
• This includes Elementary Day, Middle School Day, High School Preview Day, and College of Engineering College Day.
• Attend career fairs, school visits, STEM nights, and other community events as a representative of the college.
• Design and regularly update college brochures, flyers, email campaigns, presentations, and promotional merchandise.
• Coordinate tours of the College of Engineering's facilities for prospective students, parents, educators, and VIP guests.
• Collect, organize, and review photos post-event to select high-quality images for marketing, reporting, social media, and website updates for the College of Engineering.
• Collect, track, and analyze data related to outreach, recruitment, and student success programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job TitleProgram Coordinator I Agency Prairie View A&M University Department College Of Engineering Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStaff

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Summer Camp Management - plan, organize, and manage all aspects of the College of Engineering summer camps, including the Girls Techno Summer Camp.
• Oversee the coordination of student competitions and hackathons.
• Serve as lead coordinator for large-scale University recruitment and outreach events, including Panthers Day on the Hill and Senior Day on the Hill.
• Coordinate, plan, and organize K-12 events.
• This includes Elementary Day, Middle School Day, High School Preview Day, and College of Engineering College Day.
• Attend career fairs, school visits, STEM nights, and other community events as a representative of the college.
• Design and regularly update college brochures, flyers, email campaigns, presentations, and promotional merchandise.
• Coordinate tours of the College of Engineering's facilities for prospective students, parents, educators, and VIP guests.
• Collect, organize, and review photos post-event to select high-quality images for marketing, reporting, social media, and website updates for the College of Engineering.
• Collect, track, and analyze data related to outreach, recruitment, and student success programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of related experience (communications, administrative office positions, and similar roles are related).

Background Check Requirements

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Job Posting Close Date: 09/11/2026