Program Specialist, Philosophy and Literature Circle​/TEJAS

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In .

Up to $44,650 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Part Time, up to 24 hours per week.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/21/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

• Resume and Cover Letter are required.

The Program Specialist coordinates and administers activities of assigned programs by developing and implementing procedures, processes, services, and systems. This role serves as a liaison with other programs and external parties to ensure cooperation, efficiencies, and accomplishment of stated objectives.

This is a grant‑funded position dependent on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

• Manages the daily operations of the department front desk counter, including but not limited to phones, emails, and other customer service duties as assigned.
• Assigns administrative phases of programs and projects, which may include research, data analysis, scheduling, and distribution of materials.
• Uses initiative and independent judgment to relieve one or more administrators of administrative matters and decisions about assigned programs and projects.
  
  Assists administrators in establishing and attaining departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinates the implementation of programs. Research new program ideas.
• Creates and processes electronic documents such as purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel.
• Collects data from various sources and analyzes for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
  
  Prepares complex, statistical, technical, financial, and confidential reports, charts, and graphs.
• Schedules and coordinates activities in assigned programs and projects.
• Interacts with university departments, special groups, and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
• Develops and oversees the maintenance of office filing systems. Maintains complex and confidential files for administrators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Planning & Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are…