Program Coordinator: Education & Research Programs

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Specialist to provide support in the operation and coordination of a program or multiple projects. The role involves managing assigned phases, supervising staff, and coordinating activities under the direction of the Director of Clinical Training.

You will participate in planning, on-site reviews, reporting, and may assist in grant proposals. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for promoting program goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• One (1) year of general office experience or experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
• Three (3) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
• Five (5) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Supervises assigned day-to-day activities and personnel of the assigned program.
• Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration; coordinates program activities.
• Performs on-site reviews and reports activities and resolutions of project operating issues with project staff.
• May represent department in official functions.
• Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program's mission and goals.
• Reviews records and reports of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective; recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required to redirect activities and ensure that objective is attained under the direction of the DCT and core PhD faculty.
• Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations.
• Prepares recurring program reports for management use or as required for project or program.
• May participate in preparing grant proposals to state and federal agencies and private foundations.
• May conduct formal training or instruction in a classroom setting.
• Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goals and objective of the program.
• Assists in preparing reports, proposals, manuals, and other documentation as required for the program.
• Develops and maintains database on research studies, policy issues, etc.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• May assist in the preparation of budgets, grant requests, class schedules and other periodic reports.
• May assist in processing various student forms and requests for the appropriate review and approvals. Handles travel arrangements for supervisor and other office personnel.
• Monitors and maintains control of expenditures within budgets.
• Maintains student records electronically and physical copies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Specialist to provide support in the operation and coordination of a program or multiple projects. The role involves managing assigned phases, supervising staff, and coordinating activities under the direction of the Director of Clinical Training.

You will participate in planning, on-site reviews, reporting, and may assist in grant proposals. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for promoting program goals and