Director Special Programs - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
9081

Working Title

Working Title DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program)

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department College Access & K-12 Partners

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To manage the operation of assigned grant funded programs, including the College Assistance Migrant Program, Student Support Services Program, and other projects as assigned, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the assigned programs.

Description of Duties

• Directs, manages, and oversees program operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while supporting student access, retention, academic success, and college completion initiatives.
• Develops and leads post-secondary transition processes for grant cohort participants.
• Hires, trains, and supervises project personnel and the day-to-day activities of assigned programs.
• Supervises the student recruitment and selection process to ensure eligible program participants benefit from program services.
• Supervises the various activities of the program such as tutoring, workshops, student travel, mentoring, conferences, advisement, etc.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors program budget aligned with grant objectives and requirements
• Investigates grant opportunities and drafts proposals and applications.
• Supervises data collection and program evaluation for use in reporting to federal agencies and institutional assessment.
• Develops long and short-term programs aligned with grant objectives
• Represents programs in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goal.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• Participates in institutional and divisional events, committees, and services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or field related to program or project from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or field related to program or project from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years’ experience in field related to program, to include grant management and or program administration and one (1) year supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully…