Program Specialist

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Training program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Marketing strategy development and digital communications
• Program compliance reporting and data management
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
• Project management and cross-functional coordination
• Regulatory compliance and grant requirements knowledge
• Data analysis and performance metrics evaluation
• Website and social media management
• Independent judgment and strategic decision-making
• Organizational planning and process improvement

• Master’s degree in Business Administration ( MBA ), Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or related discipline
• 3+ years coordinating training programs in business assistance, economic development, higher education, nonprofit, or government
• SBDC / SBA
  -funded program experience
• Neoserra MIS or similar CRM /reporting systems experience
• Compliance reporting, grant documentation, and accreditation materials experience
• Website content management system experience ( GATO or similar)
• Digital marketing platforms:
  Meta Business Suite, Linked In, Constant Contact, Canva
• Program performance data analysis and evaluation
• SBA Cooperative Agreement and federal grant compliance knowledge
• Complex project management across training, marketing, compliance, and stakeholder engagement

Responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the development, coordination, and evaluation of programs within assigned department.

• Planning and coordinating training programs and events (online, hybrid, in-person)
• Managing training calendars and logistics
• Developing marketing strategies and executing promotional campaigns
• Managing Neoserra data system and client/training records
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports
• Coordinating stakeholder partnerships and community outreach
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial oversight
• Maintaining documentation for accreditation and SBA requirements

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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