Job Title

Tarleton Today External Program Coordinator II

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Tarleton Today

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton's Dual Enrollment Program, Tarleton Today, is rapidly growing, and we are seeking an External Program Coordinator II to help meet the evolving demands of the program. This role is ideal for someone ready to support the continued success and growth of Tarleton Today. If you're ready to contribute to this exciting chapter in Tarleton's rich history of excellence in teaching, we encourage you to apply!

The External Program Coordinator II, under general supervision, works closely with leadership to plan, develop, and implement Tarleton Today programs. Reporting directly to the Tarleton Today Director, this position manages external processes for dual enrollment/dual credit programs. Key responsibilities include promoting dual enrollment course offerings to schools across Texas, maintaining district partnership records and communications, and building strong relationships with Texas independent school districts to highlight the affordable, high-quality education at Tarleton State University.

This is a full-time position with the potential for flexible work arrangements to meet program demands. Occasional travel may be required. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or as needed based on work requirements. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish new and maintain existing partnerships with high schools in Texas and beyond to offer dual enrollment/credit options from Tarleton State University.
• Manage all dual enrollment records related to districts including MOUs, course requests, teacher applications, and student applications.
• Liaise between Tarleton Today course faculty members and high school teachers to ensure high-quality, consistent experiences that promote student learning.
• Coordinate scheduling and implementation of quality professional learning and development experiences for Tarleton Today high school faculty.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all district partners, high school teachers, and students.
• Oversee regular external communications including marketing and regular informational contact with districts, teachers, students, and families.
• Collaborate with Innovative Technology Solutions for student and teacher applications, Banner account creation, and student enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office for student enrollment in courses, high school and college credit decisions, and roster accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Four years of program administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

High school teaching experience

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.