PROGRAM COORDINATOR - DIGITAL COMMUNITY

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Program Coordinator for the Digital Community program within University Marketing and Communications. The role involves coordinating student communications, campus outreach, digital resource accuracy, accessibility compliance, and advertising quality support.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, develop and implement projects, assist in budget planning, and engage in future planning and innovation for digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in program planning/coordination or related field.
• Experience with digital community/outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UMC digital community program activities and staff.
• Assist in budget planning and expenditure control.
• Develop and implement digital community projects and outreach.

Job description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - DIGITAL COMMUNITY

Posting Number: SRGV9167

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: University Marketing and Communications

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job: To assist in the operation of the University Marketing andCommunications (UMC) digital community program and relatedprojects, exercising independent judgment and authority asrequired. Responsible for coordinating student communications,campus outreach, digital resource accuracy, accessibilitycompliance, and advertising quality support. Responsible for allphases of the program, including content recommendations, programselection, staff coordination, recommendations for future planning,and innovation.

Description of Duties:

• Coordinates the UMC digital community program to ensure thatimplementation and prescribed activities are carried out inaccordance with specified objectives.
• Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities and personnelof the digital community program.
• Develops and supervises the implementation of digital communityprojects.
• Participates in budget planning and is responsible forcontrolling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations forthe digital community program.
• Assists others in writing and developing proposals for fundinggrants.
• Coordinates the various activities of the program, includingcommunity outreach, resource referral, and advertising reviewactivities.
• Coordinates long and short-term programs, including performingfeasibility studies and estimating the cost of digital communityand student engagement initiatives.
• Represents department in official functions.
• Reviews program records and reports of activities andrecommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.
• Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, contracts, and otherprogram related communications.
• May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and surveydesigns related to digital community activities.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to theprogram's mission and goals.
• Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, presentations,outreach activities, and other program-related events.
• Provides appropriate reports as required for the digitalcommunity program and related projects.
• Provides ongoing staff development, on-site demonstrations andfield-based experiences related to digital communitycommunications, information verification, and referralprocedures.
• Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding programpolicies and procedures.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships withinternal/external departments/agencies and other organizationsassociated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• May coordinate and oversee tutorial, counseling, teaching,and/or training activities of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Preferred Education:

N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

None.

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing closely relatedduties, including program planning/coordination or relatedexperience in the appropriate field of the program, or
• One (1) year of the required experience with a Master's degree,or
• Five (5) years of the required experience with an AssociateDegree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
• Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High SchoolDiploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

Experience coordinating digital community activities,communications, and departmental outreach. Experience reviewingdigital resources and promotional materials for accuracy;supporting advertising quality reviews; and tracking requests,approvals, deadlines, and corrections. Familiarity with universityservices, digital accessibility, social media platforms, anddigital collaboration tools.

Equipment:

As specified for the particular job.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal office or classroom or outside environment. Some travel andweekend work is required. Particular project or program may requireability to drive a car for local or distant travel forconsultation, training, meetings, or on site demonstrations. Mustbe able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for retrieving/maintainingfiles and for setting up multimedia equipment. Must be able to movebetween buildings, offices and classrooms. UTRGV is a distributedinstitution, which may require presence at multiple locationsthroughout the Rio Grande Valley.As part of their essential duties,employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent,in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limitedexceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid orfully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.

Other:

Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff,students, and the public. Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability. Mustdemonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability todevelop and maintain strong working relations with internal andexternal agencies and entities.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

09/28/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information:

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

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

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