Job Title

Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Outreach and PreCollege Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.54 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry-level specialist duties for a department, college, or division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.

Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.

Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.

Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.

Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

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

Assist in the coordination of grant programs and special projects.

Maintain participant data and assist with reporting requirements.

Coordinate programming for the Lopez Foundation scholarship recipients, Texas Leadership Scholars, recovery students, and other targeted student populations.

Provide student support services through workshops, student activities, and individual interactions, and encourage the utilization of services to targeted student populations.

Serve as a liaison between participants, mentors, university departments and/or external agencies.

Create, establish and maintain program files, databases, correspondence and program materials.

Serve as a first point of contact for program information and coordinate responses to requests for program information.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

Experience – No experience required.  

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Licensing / Professional Certification – 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 of Others

This position may supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and weekend work may 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: $17.54/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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.