Program Specialist I (TAMIU CAMP Grant)

Job Description

Job Summary

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

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.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in meeting TAMIU CAMP Goals and Objectives.

Provide support to the TAMIU CAMP Program.

Assist in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring program services for TAMIU CAMP.

Collaborate with various TAMIU Departments for student programming.

Minimum Requirements

Education Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

Experience No experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with students from migrant or seasonal farm worker families.

Experience in management, administrative, advising, or counseling in educational setting.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills.

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

Knowledge of webpage development and maintenance

Licensing / Professional Certification None.

Physical Requirements None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

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.

Occasional travel may be required.

Salary : $17.54 / hourly