PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV6490

Working Title PROGRAM COORDINATOR Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Department College of Engineering & Computer Science FTE 1 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

To assist in the operation of multiple grant programs, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the program, including budget expenditures, program selection, conferences/seminars, correspondence, and reports.

Description of Duties

Coordinates STEM Latina Symposium & Center for Equity in Engineering programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.

Supervises and manages the day to day activities of the assigned grants.

Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple projects or programs for Latina symposium(s).

Responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.

Assists others in writing and developing proposals for funding grants.

Represents department in official functions.

Reviews program records and reports of activities and recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.

Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts.

Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program's mission and goals.

Plan, develop, supervise and organize seminars, conferences, and presentations.

Prepares abstracts and presentations including posters for grant objectives.

Provides appropriate reports as required for the project or program.

Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or

One (1) year of the required experience with a Master's degree, or

Five (5) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or

Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

As specified for the particular job.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal office or classroom or outside environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Particular project or program may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, meetings, or on site demonstrations. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for retrieving/maintaining files and for setting up multimedia equipment. Must be able to move between buildings, offices and classrooms.

Other

Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independent decision making and problem solving ability. Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 02/06/2023 Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 09/30/2024

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth Gender Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Posting Supplemental Questions

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Are you a current UTRGV employee?

Yes

No

Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

Please select your highest level of completed education.

6th grade education

10th grade education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

Masters Degree from an accredited university

Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

None of the above

Please provide the field of study for your education:

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Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

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1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

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No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3

Certifications and Licenses

Training Certificates

Other Document

List of 3 References

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Letter of Interest

Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Additional Document