INTEGRATED ACADEMIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Integrated Academic Support Specialist to plan and execute initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes. You will coordinate daily activities, collaborate with faculty and partners, and analyze performance data to guide program planning.

The role supports a student-success focused unit, with duties spanning workshops, resource development, and assessment across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline.
• Experience in higher education or student success programs preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute initiatives to improve student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote unit goals.
• Analyze student performance data to guide planning.
• Lead or support faculty and tutor development workshops.
• Prepare and maintain reports and assessment measures.

Skills

Communication

Diversity work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

INTEGRATED ACADEMIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Posting Number: SRGV9171

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Writing Center

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:

To plan, develop, and execute initiatives and projects designed to improve academic/learning outcomes for students in the assigned discipline(s). Responsible for coordinating and carrying out the day-to-day activities of assigned initiatives or projects, identifying relevant stakeholders and collaborative partners, and making recommendations for future planning and innovation.

Description of Duties:

• Serves as part of a Student Success interdepartmental team todevelop and implement high-quality initiatives or projects to improve academic/learning outcomes in the relevantdiscipline(s).
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and partners to promotethe mission, goals, and objectives of the related Student Success unit(s) and departmental partners.
• Researches local, state, and national trends in highereducation to guide work and identify best practices for thedevelopment and improvement of student learning and academicsuccess in relevant discipline(s).
• Collects and analyzes departmental student performance data torecommend modifications and facilitate future planning andinnovation.
• Provides feedback to faculty and Student Success stakeholderson assignment design and educates campus partners on best practicesin instruction, feedback, and assessment.
• Organizes, supports, and/or, when appropriate, leads faculty,staff, and tutor development workshops based on student and facultyneeds.
• Organizes, leads, or supervises relevant seminars, workshops,and presentations for different student populations.
• Compiles and develops resource materials based on student andfaculty needs. Researches and utilizes appropriate technologies tosupport improved learning outcomes.
• Maintains, prepares, and submits a variety of records andreports, including researched initiative and project proposals,initiative and project participation and attendance, presentationand workshop outlines and materials, and assessment measures andoutcomes.
• Engages in on-going professional development and training asrequired by the relevant Student Success unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

• General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

• Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in a related discipline from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None.

Required Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with student populations in a higher education setting, OR
• Six (6) months of experience working with student populations in a higher education setting and a Master's degree in a related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in teaching, tutoring, or presentation and workshop design and implementation; experience working with bilingual students; experience performing tasks related to the duties stated.

Equipment:

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. General office, classroom, or outside environment. Some travel, weekend, and/or evening work may be required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Initiatives or projects may require local or distant travel.

Other:

Knowledge of how to work with diverse student populations; ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to manage time effectively and balance projects; proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; and strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Must demonstrate effective project management skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external partners.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

09/30/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender*Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.