PROGRAM SPECIALIST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Specialist in the College of Education and P-16 Integration / Educator Preparation and Accountability. The role focuses on coordinating the teacher preparation program, guiding candidates toward certification, and maintaining program records.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant office experience; preferred: current teacher certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Current Teacher Certification preferred.
• Minimum: 1 year general office experience, or 3 years with an Associate degree/60 hours, or 5 years with a HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program to ensure activities align with objectives.
• Provides specialized guidance to students pursuing teacher certification.
• Communicates with teacher candidates to support program requirements and transitions.
• Supports implementation of teacher preparation components.
• Maintains records and reports to track candidate progress toward certification.
• Delivers presentations to prospective and current teacher candidates.
• Participates in planning and coordinating program activities under supervision.

Skills

Program coordination

Student guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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
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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV9141

Working Title

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

College of Education and P-16 Integration / Educator Preparation and Accountability

FTE

1

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide support in the operation and coordination of the teacher preparation program. Responsible for providing specialized guidance and monitoring teacher candidate progress towards becoming certified teachers.

Description of Duties

• Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.


• Provides specialized guidance to all students pursuing teacher certification.


• Communicates with teacher candidates to support the completion of teacher certification program requirements at key transition points. Tracks teacher candidates’ progress through certification program requirements to ensure timely admission, retention, graduation, and teacher certification in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code.


• Supports the implementation of teacher preparation program components.


• Prepares, maintains, and reviews records and reports of activities to ensure teacher candidate progress is being made toward teacher certification.


• Prepares and delivers presentations to prospective and current teacher candidates.


• 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.


• Prepares recurring program reports for management use or as required for project or program.


• 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.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned support staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Current Teacher Certification.

Required Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

As specified for the particular job.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal office, classroom or outside environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Particular project or program may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, meetings, or on site demonstrations. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for retrieving/maintaining files and for setting up multimedia equipment. Must be able to move between buildings, offices and classrooms. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities. Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

09/09/2026

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
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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Fields

• Yes


• No


• * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
  
  
  • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
  
  
  • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  
  
  • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  
  


• * Please select your highest level of completed education.
  
  
  • 6th grade education
  
  
  • 10th grade education
  
  
  • High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
  
  
  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
  
  
  • Masters Degree from an accredited university
  
  
  • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
  
  
  • None of the above
  
  


• * Please provide the field of study for your education:

  (Open Ended Question)

Other Questions

• * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
  
  
  • Less than 1 year
  
  
  • 1 year
  
  
  • 2 years
  
  
  • 3 years
  
  
  • 4 years
  
  
  • 5 years
  
  
  • 6 years
  
  
  • 7 years
  
  
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  
  
  • 10 years
  
  
  • Over 10 years
  
  


• * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  

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