Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number SRGV6485
Working Title STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST- VETERANS UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Brownsville, Texas
Department College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE 1
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for providing program outreach, recruitment and coordinating
student support services to assigned population.
Description of Duties
Organizes and conducts program outreach and recruitment activities on and
off campus in support of program enrollment goals.
Creates and delivers presentations and other print and online materials to
support enrollment and program goals.
Responsible for counseling of prospective students, regarding program
requirements, procedures, including but not limited to, programs of study,
admissions, scholarships, financial aid, housing, student life, and
registration.
Responsible for meeting with assigned students to provide college
readiness and success support, which may include problem-solving
strategies, academic and career advising, coaching, and short- and long-
term goal setting.
Coordinates student services with other university departments to aid
students with academic and personal development.
Recommends and develops programs and/or initiatives to support student
retention, success, and completion.
Listens to student concerns and inquiries and provides solution-oriented
recommendations and makes appropriate on-campus and community referrals as
necessary.
Utilizes various assessment tools such as career interests inventories,
educational surveys, and institutional questionnaires in support of the
advising process.
Plans and organizes seminars, workshops, and presentations designed to
engage student populations over topics relevant to transition and success
in higher education (i.e., pre-college presentations, first-year
sessions, financial literacy, financial aid, life skills etc.) as
specified in the program's objectives.
Ensures programs objectives are met by collecting required data, tracking
student progress and recommending timely interventions.
Compiles reports throughout the year and submits to program director for
evaluation.
Collaborates with university stakeholders/partners to promote the goals
and objectives of the assigned program.
Coordinates program informational sessions for various audiences such as
parents, school district personnel, community agencies, and other college
access partners.
Interprets and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and
institutional policies and procedures pertaining to assigned program,
admissions, financial aid & scholarships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise other assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Master's degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience working within an education or service-related
agency performing closely related duties.
Preferred Experience
Experience obtained in Higher Education
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office
Environment; some periods of frequent travel and weekend work is required.
General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with
students. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at
multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 02/13/2023
Grant Funded Position Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 08/30/2027
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.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at
https: // careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
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.
Quick Link https: // careers.utrgv.edu/postings/37199
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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 in a related field, Technical Degree in a related field, or Trade School Degree/Certification in a related field or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited university
Masters Degree in a related field from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university
Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
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
