Program Coordinator I

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX seeks a Program Coordinator I for the College of Engineering. Under general supervision, you will coordinate planning, development, and implementation of programs including summer camps, K-12 outreach, recruitment events, student competitions, and campus tours.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience within the university’s compensation structure. A Bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Summer Camp Management - plan, organize, and manage all aspects of the College of Engineering summer camps.
• Oversee coordination of student competitions and outreach events.
• Lead coordination for recruitment events, campus tours, and major outreach activities.
• Design and update brochures, flyers, and email campaigns.
• Attend career fairs and community events as a college representative.
• Collect, analyze data related to outreach and student success programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Program Coordinator I Agency Prairie View A&M University Department College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of assigned programs. This position will plan and coordinate summer camps, k-12 outreach, recruitment events, student competitions, campus tours, and other duties as assigned. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

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).

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Posting Close Date

09/11/2026

About PVAMU

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.