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Texas A&M University

Global Programs Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
flexible spending accounts
long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrollment
Free exercise programs
Release time for wellness
LinkedIn Learning training access
Professional development financial support
Educational release time
Tuition Assistance
Living Well employee program

Job Description

Texas A&M University is a prestigious institution widely recognized for its strong traditions, core values, and commitment to academic excellence. Established over a century ago, it has evolved into a major educational center that combines rigorous teaching, impactful research, and extensive outreach programs. Located in College Station, Texas, this university offers a vibrant community and a wealth of amenities ranging from state-of-the-art recreational facilities to cultural events, all while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and no long commutes. It fosters a learning and working environment that respects diverse perspectives and experiences, supporting a culture of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • time spent living, working, or studying abroad (not vacation or conference time)
  • demonstrated interest in international opportunities and supporting others to access such opportunities
  • experience working with students and advising at the college level
  • demonstrated interest in one health, pandemic preparedness, policy and planning
  • experience writing for varied audiences with strong editing and proofreading skills
  • experience organizing, planning and budgeting events
  • experience managing professional websites and social media accounts
  • solid presentation skills to students, faculty, staff and the general public
  • flexible and open to new challenges
  • detail-oriented, resourceful, skilled at writing and following directions
  • skilled with data management, spreadsheets and similar

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • experience working with students and advising at the college level
  • demonstrated interest in international opportunities and supporting others to access such opportunities
  • time spent living, working, or studying abroad (not vacation or conference time)
  • demonstrated interest in one health, pandemic preparedness, policy and planning
  • experience writing for varied audiences with strong editing and proofreading skills
  • experience organizing, planning and budgeting events
  • experience managing professional websites and social media accounts
  • solid presentation skills to students, faculty, staff and the public
  • flexible and open to new challenges
  • detail-oriented, resourceful, skilled at writing and following directions
  • skilled with data management, spreadsheets and similar

Job Duties

  • Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings
  • advises students on global and one health opportunities and helps create and arrange appropriate opportunities
  • helps students navigate the process to arrange global experiences
  • stays up to date on education abroad opportunities and ensures VMBS students and faculty are aware
  • supports the creation and renewal of international agreements
  • provides coordination support to International Program Advisory Committee by scheduling meetings, recording meeting minutes, implementing committee decisions regarding travel awards, tracking available funds, and coordinating communications
  • supports faculty by working with visiting scholars to get approval for their visits and coordinate the necessary immigration documentation
  • advises faculty on education abroad program creation, renewal and adaptation and coordinates VMBS approvals for program renewal and creation
  • seeks opportunities to expand VMBS education abroad footprint through supporting creation of new faculty-led programs and independent opportunities
  • works with processing international visitors ensuring university and immigration processes are followed
  • travels for in-person stakeholder support and professional development
  • assists in identifying funding opportunities
  • coordinates communications and marketing, working closely with marketing teams to prepare and distribute event announcements, plan events, update website materials, and develop articles
  • manages online presence maintaining websites and social media accounts posting regularly and engaging with the community
  • tracks and drafts VMBS Global sections for annual reports
  • provides office administration and operations support including liaison with business and HR offices, calendar management, correspondence drafting, meeting minutes, visitor reception, maintaining files and databases, tracking expenses and budget, office supply management, and ordering
  • plans and implements program events such as fairs, open houses, conferences, seminars, meetings, and workshops
  • serves as liaison with domestic and international collaborators and visitors
  • coordinates visits for international stakeholders including research collaborators and advisory board members
  • advises on international partnership agreements and coordinates stakeholders on global initiatives
  • tracks and compiles program statistics and collects data on international visitors and students
  • coordinates contributions with external centers including agenda planning, speaker recruitment, project management, and event coordination
  • serves as first point of contact for program information and provides backup support as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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