Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7915Working TitlePROGRAM COORDINATORNumber of Vacancies1LocationLaredo, TXDepartmentCollege of Education and P-16 Integration / CounselingFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo pursue the goals identified by the Department of Counseling to hire support personnel in Laredo. The purpose of this position is to support the UTRGV clinical mental health counseling program in Laredo. The candidate will work closely with the graduate program coordinator to recruit and retain students.Description of Duties Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Supervises and manages the day to day activities and personnel of the assigned program. Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple projects or programs. Coordinates the various activities of the program. Coordinates long and short term programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the program. Performs outreach to recruit potential teacher candidates for the counseling program. 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. May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals. Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations. Provides appropriate reports as required for the project or program. Provides ongoing staff development, on site demonstrations and field based experiences related to project or program. Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding program policies and procedures. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. May coordinate and oversee tutorial, counseling, teaching, and/or training activities of the program. Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral direction from the assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenSupervises assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNone.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 ExperienceN/AEquipmentAs specified for the particular job.Working ConditionsNeeds 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. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.OtherAbility 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 CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date11/15/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt 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 ApplicantsDear 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 BirthGenderEthnicity/RacePlease 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 InformationUTRGV 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 VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45071Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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Resume
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