Program coordinator

To assist in the operation of a program or multiple projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the program, including budget recommendations, program selection, staff supervision, recommendations for future planning, and innovation. Description of Duties

• Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Relieves Department Administrator for SOPM of a wide variety of internal administrative duties which require a thorough understanding of the functions, programs, and policies of the University.
• 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 and processes faculty and staff recruitment related forms as needed. .
• Maintains documentation on faculty and staff recruitment.
• Assists with the MOA process and monitoring of workload changes. Coordinates and monitors the Faculty Performance Evaluations through FPT.
• Coordinates the management of faculty resources with other stakeholders within the institution : including faculty appointments;

faculty reviews; records management; workload analysis and reporting; and other faculty-related matters.

• Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.
• Assists with the school’s physical resource utilization including space planning.
• Assists others in writing and developing proposals for funding grants.
• Coordinates the various activities of the program.
• Coordinates long and short term programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the program.
• Represents department in official functions in collaboration with the Department Administrator for SOPM.
• 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 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 years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning / coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, orOne year of the required experience with a Master’s degree, orFive years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, orSeven 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. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

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 05 / 08 / Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 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 , the Title IX of the Education Amendments of , Section of the Rehabilitation Act of , and the Americans with Disabilities Act of , as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

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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 calendar days.

Last updated : 2024-05-08