Job Information
Texas A&M University Program Coordinator II, CDL-Texas in United States
Job Title
Program Coordinator II, CDL-Texas
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Marketing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the job
Consistently ranked among the top business schools in the nation, Mays Business School serves over 5,000 students in 15-degree programs and a network of 100,000 alumni worldwide. Mays provides an amazing opportunity for career success in driving innovation and new venture growth. To this end, Mays is partnering with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) to launch a business accelerator at Texas A&M for seed-stage science and technology-based startups. CDL-Global, in partnership with Mays and the business schools of 12 other leading universities, acts as a convener of talent, bringing together mentors, world-class scientists, and economists to accelerate and enable investment while simultaneously providing an immersive and transformative learning experience for students.
CDL-Texas is seeking a Program Coordinator II, to oversee the day-to-day operations of CDL-Texas in this, it's inaugural year. You'll work collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop and implement operational support as you coordinate with CDL-Global and other partner universities to ensure program alignment and consistency. This is an exciting opportunity in which you'll build relationships and plan events for stakeholders. Your ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring, events, logistics and all associated responsibilities are addressed is key to your success. If you want to be in on the ground level of program creation and you're goal oriented with great attention to detail, we encourage your to apply for this incredible career opportunity. To learn more about CDL, please visit: https://creativedestructionlab.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/creativedestructionlab.com__;!!KwNVnqRv!HfDYJstZyLtbKTXRuT0epxCrTjQLnqqlZjdul_t0sHQsq5KacQxjOQrQ_uFJ-ALL53HV4VRqp3OIExJby1PbW-It$)
Opportunities to contribute
Program Coordination - Manage the application and selection process for participating companies. Organize and facilitate the 5 intensive full-day sessions with CDL mentors every eight weeks. Assist in establishing short and long term goals and strategic planning of the CDL-Texas program.
Mentor and Participant Engagement - Recruit and maintain relationships with mentors, world-class scientists, and economists. Serve as the primary point of contact for participating companies, providing support and guidance. Facilitate mentor-participant interactions and ensure productive engagement.
Event Planning and Execution - Plan and execute all CDL-Texas events, including the full-day sessions and additional networking or educational events. Coordinate logistics, including venue, catering, and materials. Ensure all events run smoothly and meet the program’s objectives. Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities, and assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets
Data Management and Reporting - Maintain accurate records of participant progress and program outcomes. Prepare regular reports for CDL Global and Mays Business School leadership. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Marketing and Outreach - Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract high-quality applicants. Promote CDL-Texas through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and events. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree.
4 years of experience in program coordinating, event planning, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong organizational and communication skills with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours to include nights and/or weekend.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business/management, engineering, science, economics, or closely related.
What you need to know
Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.
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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training programs, 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
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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.
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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