Coordinator, Program Accreditation &… at The Texas A&M… · Laredo

Job Title Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development

Agency Texas A&M International University

Department School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary $21.11 hourly

Job Location Laredo, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development, under the direction of the Director of the School of Engineering, supports accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes for the School's engineering programs, with primary emphasis on ABET requirements. The Coordinator maintains accreditation documentation and evidence, tracks reporting deadlines, coordinates the collection and organization of assessment data, administers stakeholder surveys, and supports the preparation of ABET Self-Study reports and related accreditation materials. The position serves as a liaison among engineering faculty, academic leadership, university offices, and relevant stakeholders for accreditation and assessment purposes. Faculty and academic leadership retain responsibility for substantive academic content, assessment decisions, continuous improvement judgments, and the final review and approval of accreditation reports. The position requires strong writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update ABET Self-Study master drafts for all engineering programs, and coordinate the preparation and submission of Self-Study reports and related accreditation documentation.
• Communicate with engineering faculty and relevant TAMIU offices and departments to collect, update, and organize data and information needed for accreditation and assessment activities.
• Support the School of Engineering's compliance with applicable SACSCOC institutional accreditation requirements by coordinating the collection, organization, and documentation of relevant data and supporting evidence in collaboration with appropriate TAMIU offices.
• Assist the Director in accreditation-related communication with program stakeholders, including alumni, current students, graduating seniors, and external partners.
• Administer stakeholder surveys electronically using Qualtrics, compile results, and prepare written analyses of stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate Industry Advisory Board meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, communicating with industry representatives, documenting recommendations, and tracking follow-up actions to support accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Perform other accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement-related tasks as directed by the Director.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Political Science, English, Engineering, or any other major with substantial writing-intensive requirements.
• Experience - Two years related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Four or more years of related professional experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration, academic program coordination, accreditation, assessment, or related work preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, virtual written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively, orally, virtually, and in writing.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office, Word and Power Point.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Work effectively in teams.
• Speak in front of large groups.

Professional Certification/License – None

Physical Requirements – 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.

Supervision Received/Given

• This position may supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Occasional travel may 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: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

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.