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Program Specialist I

Texas A&M University System
McAllen, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered Today
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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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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
  • Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
  • All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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