Job Title

Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.11 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M International University, through the Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing (CSON), offers fully accredited and approved nursing programs.  

The Coordinator, Program Accreditation & Development will work closely with the dean/chair/program director of the CSON on all aspects related to the nursing program’s preparedness for accreditation every academic year. This position may be writing-intensive, at times and involves extensive communication (written, oral, virtual) with the dean/chair/ program director, TAMIU offices/department, and a variety of stakeholders, TAMIU. Assisting the dean/chair/program director of the CSON in completing the major accreditation report required to be submitted, as well as other annual reports required for continued accreditation, is the overarching objective of this position.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Complete accreditation reports assignments given by the dean/chair/program director. 

Communicate with program faculty members and specialized TAMIU offices/departments to obtain data and information needed to complete and/or update reports Assist the dean/chair/program director in communication with program stakeholders (alumni, advisory board, employers, current students, graduating seniors, etc.). 

Implement program stakeholders’ surveys electronically using SurveyMonkey/Qualtrics.

Follow up with stakeholders, collect and analyze the feedback. 

Perform other related duties as assigned.  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

Additional Responsibilities

Monitor and track student academic performance using various metrics such as standardized test scores, academic grades, clinical evaluation tools, and etc.

Monitor students’ progression in the academic programs from pre- nursing to graduation and beyond.

Collect data and analyze for reporting to the Texas Board of Nursing, ACEN, and other accrediting bodies.

Collect and analyze longitudinal data relating to student success in nursing programs.

Collect and analyze alumni and employer surveys.

Prepares reports to inform curriculum changes and for reporting to stakeholders advisory board.

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s Degree in any major (or define applicable fields) with substantial writing-intensive requirements.   

Experience – Two years related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in data analysis using excel or SPSS.

Experience in writing reports.

Knowledge and Abilities 

Knowledge of: 

Microsoft Office, especially Word and Power Point.

Ability to: 

Communicate effectively, orally, virtually, and in writing. 

Maintain confidentiality. 

Excellent record keeping.

Interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. 

Work effectively in teams. 

Speak in front of large groups. 

Multi-tasking and purposeful time management. 

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

ACEN accreditation standards.

Professional Certification/License – None.

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Supervision Received/Given    

This position may supervise employees. 

Other Requirements 

Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume

Cover Letter

3 professional references and their full contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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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