Administrative Coordinator

Job Title

Administrative Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Rural And Community Health Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.     

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health ( encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Administrative Coordinator will provide advanced administrative support to the Director of Rural Maternal Health and associated initiatives within the Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute (RCHI). Plays a key role in coordinating meetings, managing operational logistics, supporting special projects, and ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations for programs that support maternal and fetal health in rural communities.

What you need to know

Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience .

Location/Schedule: Fort Worth, TX/Full-Time; This position may require occasional work beyond regular office hours and/or on weekends.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding .

Apply!  Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Responsibilities

Meetings, Events, and Travel Coordination

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Maternal Fetal Focus Program Manager and the RCHI leadership team, including but not limited to scheduling and coordinating meetings, events, and appointments.

• Reviews documents for supervisors and conduct correspondence as needed.

• Coordinates staff, leadership, and departmental meetings, including seminars and special events, both in-person and virtual.

• Assists in setting up and managing in-person and virtual meetings, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are prepared and providing on-site support when needed.

• Arranges travel for staff and leadership, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.

• Prepares detailed travel itineraries and manage any changes or adjustments.

Office Administration

• Oversees day-to-day administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, managing correspondence, and handling mail.

• Maintains organized files and records of program activities, budgets, and timelines.

• Monitors office procedures.

• Assists in managing budgets and expenses, including monthly procurement card allocations and related reports to directors.

• Tracks project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all milestones are met.

• Develops, evaluates, and ensures adherence to administrative and technical office procedures.

• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

• Researches, interprets, compiles, and responds to inquiries about rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, business contacts, and office equipment.

• Manages office equipment, troubleshoots minor technical issues, and coordinates repairs or replacements as needed.

Operations

• Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.

• Applies and interprets management policies or operating procedures and assists in implementing them.

• Analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives and makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.

• Supports the preparation of periodic evaluation reports by gathering data and compiling information.

• Helps managing grant applications and special projects by coordinating resources and maintaining deadlines.

Other Duties

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with key customers, staff, faculty, partners, and collaborators.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the Maternal Fetal Focus Program and other divisions of RCHI as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education of experience.

• 2 years of experience in office administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in providing administrative support.

• Experience working with budgets and expenses

• Experience developing internal processes and filing systems

• Experience in healthcare or a maternal health setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to manage Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms for meetings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.

• Proficient in standard office equipment (computer, multifunctional printer, telephone, etc.).

• Ability to use Canva and Adobe.

• Ability to support senior leadership or project management teams.

• Skilled with basic data collection, tracking, and reporting for program or grant-related activities.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  

• Medical, ( prescription drug, dental, ( vision, life and AD&D, ( flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance ( with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days ( of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (   each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas  (  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, ( a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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 prepopulate 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.