PROGRAM SPECIALIST

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Program Specialist to support operation and coordination of a program or multiple projects in Edinburg, TX. You will supervise staff, draft program materials, and ensure activities align with objectives.

The role involves planning, on-site reviews, and creating reports and proposals, with engagement across faculty, staff, and students. Requires a Bachelor's degree and related experience. UTRGV emphasizes professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• One year of general office experience or experience in the appropriate field of the program.
• Three years with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of college credit, or five years with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program to ensure implementation and prescribed activities meet objectives.
• Supervises day-to-day activities and personnel of the assigned program.
• Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration.
• Performs on-site reviews and reports activities and resolutions of operating issues.
• 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 for grants.

Skills

Program coordination

Office administration

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Posting Number: SRGV9184

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College of Liberal Arts / PsychologicalScience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job: To provide support in the operation and coordination of a programor multiple projects. Responsible for assigned phases of a programor select projects within an area.

Description of Duties:

• Coordinates program to ensure that implementation andprescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specifiedobjectives.
• Supervises assigned day-to-day activities and personnel of theassigned program.
• Participates in planning and developing methods for programimplementation and administration; coordinates programactivities.
• Performs on-site reviews and reports activities and resolutionsof 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 theprogram's mission and goals.
• Reviews records and reports of activities to ensure progress isbeing accomplished toward specified program objective; recommendsmodifications to methods or procedures as required to redirectactivities and ensure that objective is attained under thedirection of the DCT and core PhD faculty.
• Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, andpresentations.
• Prepares recurring program reports for management use or asrequired for project or program.
• May participate in preparing grant proposals to state andfederal agencies and private foundations.
• May conduct formal training or instruction in a classroomsetting.
• Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goalsand objective of the program.
• Assists in preparing reports, proposals, manuals, and otherdocumentation as required for the program.
• Develops and maintains database on research studies, policyissues, etc.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships withinternal/external departments/agencies and other organizationsassociated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• May assist in the preparation of budgets, grant requests, classschedules and other periodic reports.
• May assist in processing various student forms and requests forthe appropriate review and approvals. Handles travel arrangementsfor supervisor and other office personnel.
• Monitors and maintains control of expenditures withinbudgets.
• Maintains student records electronically and physicalcopies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Specific direction from the Director of Clinical Training(DCT).

Supervision Given: Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Preferred Education: N/A

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Required Experience:

• One (1) year of general office experience or experience in theappropriate field of the program, or
• Three (3) years of the required experience with an AssociateDegree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
• Five (5) years of the required experience with a High SchoolDiploma 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 andweekend 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 within 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: 10/29/2026

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.

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.