Grant Specialist

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX seeks a Grant Specialist for the Veterans Upward Bound program. This is a grant-funded, full-time position reporting to the Director and involves promoting educational achievement and college enrollment for participants.

Responsibilities include advising on academics, financial aid, and career planning; assisting with recruitment; and monitoring progress toward objectives. Occasional travel to Waco, Round Rock, Austin, and San Marcos is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or related field is required.
• Experience with academic support programs or Veteran services.
• Experience advising students on academics, financial aid, and career planning.
• Experience in program development, event planning, or trip coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with computer software and database management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program recruitment and intake.
• Conduct needs assessments and progress assessments for participants.
• Monitor participant program progress toward objectives.
• Assist with tutoring service delivery.
• Provide college admission and financial aid process information.
• Document services, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to promote growth.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising

Academic support

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite / database skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Database management

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Grant Specialist

Posting Number: 2027042

Location: Austin, Del Valle, Round Rock, San Marcos, Other -I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Waco

Department: Veteran Upward Bound

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,625.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or relatedfield;
• Experience with academic support programs, or Veteranservices;
• Experience advising students on academics, financial aid,college and career preparation.
• Experience in program development, event planning, or tripcoordination;
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) anddatabase management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for Veteran or family member familiar with militaryculture and processes;
• Experience with academic advising, college, and careerpreparation, and the college exploration/application process.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.

Job Description

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position iscontingent upon grant funding.Reports to the Director of theVeterans Upward Bound Program at Texas State University. The GrantSpecialist assists with promoting educational achievement and thepursuit of post- secondary education enrollment for programparticipants.

Assists the Project Director and Project Coordinator withactivities and services. Provides academic, college, career,financial aid advising, and other individual technical assistanceto Participants to promote college enrollment, and degreeattainment.

The Specialist is also responsible for assisting with recruitmentand monitoring progress toward the accomplishment of programobjectives.

Position located in San Marcos with frequent travel to the targetareas (Waco, Killeen, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio). Evening andweekend work may be required.

Job Duties

• Assist with program recruitment.
• Assist with intake assessments and Needs Assessments forparticipants.
• Assist with monitoring participant program progress towardsprogram objectives.
• Assist with tutoring service delivery.
• Provide college admission and financial aid processinformation.
• Assist with the documentation of services provided, tracking,and reporting.
• Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants.
• Participate in professional development opportunities topromote personal and professional growth.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet therequired and preferred qualifications in the order in which theyare listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date: 09/28/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.