Program Specialist, Advisng, Recruitment, & Training Initatives
Texas State University
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Job summary
Texas State University seeks a Program Specialist for Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives to lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of academic advising staff. You will coordinate hiring, design competencies, and implement training to improve student success outcomes, reporting to SAIO leadership.
The role emphasizes strategic advising initiatives, data-driven assessment, and collaboration with campus partners to foster a proactive, student-centered advising culture across the
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Psychology, Communication Studies, or a related field.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in academic advising, student success, student affairs, employee development, training, organizational development, higher education administration, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage recruitment and hiring processes for academic advising positions.
- Collaborate with advising leadership to develop recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified and varied candidates.
- Coordinate position postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and hiring logistics.
- Assist search committees and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
- Develop and maintain hiring resources, interview guides, evaluation tools, and onboarding materials.
- Support workforce planning efforts and talent pipeline development initiatives.
- Monitor recruitment outcomes and recommend strategies to improve hiring effectiveness.
Education
Job description
You will be required to attach:
- A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration.
- This position requires occasional work outside of normal business days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend University functions.
Posting Information
Posting Number
Posting Number 2027022
Posting/Functional Title
Posting/Functional Title Program Specialist, Advisng, Recruitment, & Training Initatives
University Pay Plan Title
University Pay Plan Title Program Specialist
Location
Location San Marcos
Department
Department Academic Advising & Transitions
Recruitment Type
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Funding Source
Funding Source Permanent
Monthly Salary
Monthly Salary $4,002 + commensurate with experience
Job Category
Job Category Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Psychology, Communication Studies, or a related field
- Four (4) years of professional experience in academic advising, student success, student affairs, employee development, training, organizational development, higher education administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related field.
- Doctoral degree in any field and one (1) year of professional experience in a related field.
- Experience coordinating recruitment and hiring processes.
- Experience designing and facilitating professional development or training programs.
- Experience onboarding and developing professional staff.
- Experience in academic advising, student success, or higher education administration.
- Experience leading projects, initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts.
- Experience utilizing assessment and data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the development, coordination, and evaluation of programs within assigned department.
Job Duties
Position Description
The Program Specialist for Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives provides strategic leadership and coordination for the recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and continuous growth of all professional academic advising staff. Reporting to the Program Manager of Strategic Advising Initiatives & Operations (PM – SAIO ), this position oversees strategic advisor talent development initiatives that strengthen advising practice, enhance advisor effectiveness, and promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and excellence.
Guided by the philosophy that academic advising is more than choosing classes, the Program Specialist, Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives develops and implements strategic programs, resources, and experiences that equip advisors to engage students in meaningful conversations about their path, goals, interests, progress, and future. The position serves as a key resource for strategic advisor development in collaboration with the center’s Assistant Directors, by coordinating hiring processes, supporting advisor onboarding, facilitating training programs, and leading professional development initiatives that advance advisor competencies and student success outcomes.
In addition to advisor development responsibilities, the Program Specialist, Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives supports and participates in strategic academic advising initiatives, assessment efforts, special projects, and continuous improvement activities that advance advising effectiveness, operational excellence, and student success. Through collaboration with advising leadership, academic advisors, faculty, and campus partners, the Program Specialist, Advising Recruitment and Training Initiatives contributes to the development of a highly skilled advising workforce committed to providing holistic, proactive, and student-centered support.
Academic Advisor Recruitment and Hiring
- Coordinate and manage recruitment and hiring processes for academic advising positions.
- Collaborate with advising leadership to develop recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified and varied candidates.
- Coordinate position postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and hiring logistics.
- Assist search committees and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
- Develop and maintain hiring resources, interview guides, evaluation tools, and onboarding materials.
- Support workforce planning efforts and talent pipeline development initiatives.
- Monitor recruitment outcomes and recommend strategies to improve hiring effectiveness.
- Coordinate the onboarding experience for new academic advisors.
- Partner with Assistant Directors and advising leadership to develop and deliver advisor training programs.
- Develop onboarding plans, training schedules, and advisor development resources.
- Ensure advisors receive foundational knowledge related to advising philosophy, student success practices, university policies, technologies, and advising procedures.
- Maintain advisor training documentation, learning resources, and competency development materials.
- Assess onboarding effectiveness and implement improvements based on participant feedback and organizational needs.
- Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of professional development opportunities for academic advisors through the coordination of workshops, communities of practice, mentoring opportunities, learning cohorts, and professional development events.
- Develop programs that support advisor competency development, career progression, leadership growth, and professional excellence.
- Identify emerging trends, best practices, and research in academic advising and student success to inform development initiatives.
- Support advisors in pursuing professional certifications, conference participation, scholarly engagement, and leadership opportunities.
- Maintain advisor development plans and competency frameworks aligned with departmental expectations.
- Coordinate peer mentoring and advisor support initiatives.
- Facilitate opportunities for experienced advisors to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
- Support leadership development pathways for advisors interested in advanced roles and responsibilities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth across advising teams.
- Support the planning, implementation, and assessment of strategic advising initiatives.
- Participate in projects related to student success, retention, persistence, advising effectiveness, and operational improvement.
- Assist with the implementation of advising technologies, processes, and service enhancements.
- Collaborate with advising leadership on organizational development and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support university, division, college, and advising center initiatives as assigned.
- Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups related to advising and student success.
- Collect and analyze data related to advisor onboarding, training, professional development, and workforce effectiveness.
- Develop reports and recommendations to support advisor development and organizational improvement.
- Assess advisor learning outcomes, training effectiveness, and professional development participation.
- Utilize assessment findings to inform future training and development efforts.
- Support accreditation, assessment, and reporting efforts related to advising effectiveness and advisor development.
You will be required to attach:
- A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration.
- This position requires occasional work outside of normal business days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend University functions.
Job Open Date 09/22/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Normal Work Days
Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM
Posting Notices
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Choose Texas State University?
Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Psychology, Communication Studies
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