Program Specialist; Austin

Position: Program Specialist (Austin)
WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St., Austin, TX, in the Adult Education and Literacy department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive individual with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and program management. They possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to provide high-quality technical assistance to grantees and stakeholders. A collaborative spirit is essential, as the role requires working effectively with internal teams and external partners to achieve common goals. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is adept at identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and maximize the effectiveness of our programs, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for adult learners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

* Perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for assigned program(s), with a primary focus on Adult Education and Literacy programs.

* Provide timely technical assistance to Adult Education and Literacy grantees.

* Analyze performance data to help ensure compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules; and recommends corrective action(s) as needed.

* Prepare administrative reports and studies and performs specialized research projects.

* Manage communication work streams with Adult Education and Literacy program providers, including developing and distributing newsletters, drafting external communications, website updates, and other relevant information.

* May develop program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

* Two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.

* Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

* A strong ability to write clearly and effectively for reports, plans, and procedures.

* Solid research and analytical skills for gathering information and drawing logical conclusions.

* A capacity to learn new subject matter quickly and adapt as priorities shift.

* Effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize your work.

* A collaborative nature and the ability to be a reliable and productive member of a team.

YOU GAIN:

* A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.

* Competitive starting salary: $5,079.81 - $5,333.80/month

* Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

* Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

* Medical Insurance

* Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

* Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

VETERANS:

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HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.