Administrative Coordinator I

Job Title

Administrative Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

LAUNCH

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

Honors Academy is seeking an Administrative Coordinator I to serve as personal assistant to the Director for Honors Academy and support functions of the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of National Fellowships. Time management, flexibility, meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are crucial for success in this position. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and values collaboration. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support efforts to promote a sense of belonging for all students at Texas A&M. If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are looking to build your professional experience working with an interdisciplinary mix of highly-motivated students, we invite you to apply.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $45,000.00/annually

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Location: This position is located on-site in College Station, TX.

 

Essential Duties/Tasks

Executive & Administrative Support

• Supports the Director for the Honors Academy by managing calendars, correspondence, scheduling, and administrative initiatives.

• Coordinates Honors Academy meetings (HURAC, College & Departmental Honors Directors) and large-scale events (Honors Welcome, Recognition Ceremony).

• Oversees Honors Academy office operations, including supply purchasing, key inventory, signage, and internal scheduling for shared spaces in Henderson Hall.

• Assists with student and mentor hiring and compensation coordination with AABS/HR, PITO, and SFAID.

• Maintains all Honors Academy travel, purchasing, and expense documentation via Buy A&M, AggieBuy, and Emburse.  

• Serves as the emergency coordinator for the Honors Academy and manages compliance with administrative procedures such as records retention, telecom, parking, and IT coordination.

• Supports the planning and execution of major UHON, UGR, and NTFE events, including: Recognition Ceremony, Honors Welcome, Faculty Socials, and staff retreats. Assists with on-site event needs (transporting materials, setup/teardown, catering, active event management).

• Coordinates regalia distribution, faculty appreciation mailings, and certificate/pin distribution across units.

 

SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS (UGR & NTFE)

• Attends regular meetings with directors of UGR and NTFE, and bi-weekly sessions with the AABS liaison.

• Supports financial operations, including budget tracking, expense submission, and coordination of travel and purchasing systems (Chrome River, AggieBuy, Emburse).

• Manages shared building responsibilities for all three offices: maintenance and key requests, building access, shared contracts (IT refresh, Xerox, telecom), and mail logistics.

• Coordinates onboarding needs for new hires (e.g., computers, name tags, office access, mailboxes). Assists with on-site event needs (transporting materials, setup/teardown, catering, active event management).

• NTFE-specific support: Helps with special projects, purchases, and promotional item orders; Fulbright, Boren, Marshall, Rhodes, Churchill, and Goldwater interviews; National Fellowships Day; DEA Breakfast.

• UGR-specific support: Research Expo, Scholars Symposium, Journal Releases, REU/SURE events.

 

RECEPTION DESK COORDINATION

• Coordinates shared front desk operations for all first-floor offices in Henderson Hall.

• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises and approves timesheets for 4-5 student workers who support UHON, UGR, and NTFE.

• Manages front desk workflows including visitor reception, mail handling, phone coverage, a