Strategic Projects Coordinator

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the Program Specialist VII — Special Projects Coordinator at the Austin location. This role focuses on coordinating projects and committees, building partnerships, and delivering reports to inform leadership and lawmakers.

The SHSC environment emphasizes collaboration and ongoing professional growth. Eligible candidates bring strong project management, policy awareness, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or related human services field.
• Equivalency options include associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or any degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience coordinating projects and working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Attends work and may follow a set schedule including potential overtime as needed.
• Coordinate, plan, initiate and complete projects and workgroups.
• Set goals, track outcomes and provide reports and updates.
• Lead or participate in committees, facilitate meetings, build partnerships with staff, consumers and stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate various reports including legislative briefs and executive summaries.
• Communicate information to stakeholders and management as requested.
• Support disaster response/COOP activation and potential alternate shift patterns.

Skills

Project coordination

Schedule management

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting facilitation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/education/rehab counseling

Associate degree + 24 months experience

No degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the Program Specialist VII — Special Projects Coordinator at the Austin location. This role focuses on coordinating projects and committees, building partnerships, and delivering reports to inform leadership and lawmakers.

The SHSC environment emphasizes collaboration and ongoing professional growth. Eligible candidates bring strong project management, policy awareness, and communication skills.