Program Specialist I

Texas A&M University; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in McAllen, Texas, is seeking a Program Specialist I to support the Together for a Better Tomorrow program. You will perform entry-level specialist duties under supervision, coordinate sessions, and assist with communications and marketing materials.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and DSHS/Promotora-related certifications, plus willingness to travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Spanish.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, & other design platforms.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer literacy including ability to troubleshoot and provide technological support.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring program or services.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and preparation/maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.
• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files, databases, correspondence, and program materials.
• Assists in communication with employees.
• Assists in planning and developing specialized meetings and workshops to facilitate program goals.
• Assists in coordinating specialized program communications and marketing materials.
• Liaises with participants in the programs to ensure all administrative processes are completed correctly.
• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
• Assists other program staff in evaluating the success and impact of specialized programs.
• Serves as the first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information via email and social media
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Job Title

Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

McAllen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry-level specialist duties for the Together for a Better Tomorrow program.

What you need to know

Location: McAllen, Texas

Travel: Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Schedule: Work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings.

Will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties).

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Coordinating

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring program or services.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and preparation/maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.
• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files, databases, correspondence, and program materials.
• Assists in communication with employees.

Program Sessions

• Assists in planning and developing specialized meetings and workshops to facilitate program goals.

Program Administrative Support

• Assists in coordinating specialized program communications and marketing materials.
• Liaises with participants in the programs to ensure all administrative processes are completed correctly.

Program Communication and Support

• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
• Assists other program staff in evaluating the success and impact of specialized programs.
• Serves as the first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information via email and social media
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW and/or CHWI, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum development efforts.
• Experience with assisting or leading training efforts.
• Public relations and marketing experience.
• Two years of related experience working with Spanish-speaking community members, stakeholders, and completing research and outreach activities.
• Experience with data collection and data management efforts.
• Experience with community-based participatory research efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Spanish.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, & other design platforms.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer literacy including ability to troubleshoot and provide technological support.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.