Program Specialist I (Scholarly Communications)

3M HEALTHCARE; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Program Specialist I (Scholarly Communications) in Laredo, Texas. This entry-level role supports program planning, development, and monitoring within a department or division. On-campus collaboration and in-person engagement are expected.

The position emphasizes communication, coordination, and delivering user-centered scholarly services, with opportunities to contribute to policy and procedure development while supporting budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.
• Plans and develops conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to meet program goals.
• Coordinates communications and marketing materials for specialized programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Springshare LibGuides LibCal

Job description

Program Specialist I (Scholarly Communications)

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Summary

The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry‑level specialist duties for a department, college, or division.

Physical Requirements

General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licensing / Professional Certification

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.
• Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.
• Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.
• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists with coordinating and offering comprehensive user‑centered scholarly communication services.
• Assists in designing and implementing scholarly communication procedures, programs, services and tools.
• Assists in collecting, interpreting, and developing special reports using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assists in developing and delivering relevant instructional content for scholarly communication and research.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, communication, data science, or related field.
• Experience working in a public service capacity.
• Experience conducting research.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Springshare suite (LibGuides, LibCal, etc.).
• Statistical software and data visualization tools.
• Citation management tools.
• Library research and services in academic library settings.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Supervision of Others

This position does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Position requires on campus, face‑to‑face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.