Job Title
Administrative Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Rural And Community Health Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Fort Worth, 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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 Administrative Coordinator will, under general supervision, provide advanced administrative support to the Director of Rural Maternal Health and associated initiatives within the Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute (RCHI). Plays a key role in coordinating meetings, managing operational logistics, supporting special projects, and ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations for programs that support maternal and fetal health in rural communities.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Travel: This position may require 10% or more of travel covered by the university.
Schedule: This position may require occasional work beyond regular office hours and/or on weekends.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education of experience.
2 years of experience in office administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of related experience in providing administrative support.
Experience working with budgets and expenses
Experience developing internal processes and filing systems
Experience in healthcare or a maternal health setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong customer service.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms for meetings.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
Proficient in standard office equipment (computer, multifunctional printer, telephone, etc.).
Ability to use Canva and Adobe.
Ability to support senior leadership or project management teams.
Skilled with basic data collection, tracking, and reporting for program or grant-related activities.
Experience using Video Conferencing Tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Responsibilities
Meetings, Events, and Travel Coordination
Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Maternal Fetal Focus Program Manager and the RCHI leadership team, including but not limited to scheduling and coordinating meetings, events, and appointments.
Reviews documents for supervisors and conduct correspondence as needed.
Coordinates staff, leadership, and departmental meetings, including seminars and special events, both in-person and virtual.
Assists in setting up and managing in-person and virtual meetings, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are prepared and providing on-site support when needed.
Arranges travel for staff and leadership, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.
Prepares detailed travel itineraries and manage any changes or adjustments.
Office Administration
Oversees day-to-day administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, managing correspondence, and handling mail.
Maintains organized files and records of program activities, budgets, and timelines.
Monitors office procedures.
Assists in managing budgets and expenses, including monthly procurement card allocations and related reports to directors.
Tracks project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all milestones are met.
Develops, evaluates, and ensures adherence to administrative and technical office procedures.
Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
Researches, interprets, compiles, and responds to inquiries about rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, business contacts, and office equipment.
Manages office equipment, troubleshoots minor technical issues, and coordinates repairs or replacements as needed.
Operations
Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.
Applies and interprets management policies or operating procedures and assists in implementing them.
Analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives and makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.
Supports the preparation of periodic evaluation reports by gathering data and compiling information.
Helps managing grant applications and special projects by coordinating resources and maintaining deadlines.
Other Duties
Builds and maintains positive relationships with key customers, staff, faculty, partners, and collaborators.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the Maternal Fetal Focus Program and other divisions of RCHI as necessary.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.?
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) ?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) ?each month
Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) ?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) ?for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume' or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
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