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Position: Program Manager/Life Skills Coordinator (Part-Time), Social Work Department, College for Health,

Program Manager / Life Skills Coordinator (Part-Time)

Department: Social Work Department, College for Health, Community and Policy

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Part Time (20 hours per week)

Salary Range: Up to $27,000/Annualized

Posting End Date: 7/21/2026

Job Summary

The Program Manager/Life Skills Coordinator organizes and manages programming in accordance with the mission and goals of rapid rehousing intervention for young adults with experiences of foster care, domestic violence, and homelessness. This role manages, coordinates, and administers activities related to life skills, education, and employment by developing and implementing procedures, processes, services, and systems. The position serves as liaison with community partners and other program staff to ensure cooperation, efficiencies, and accomplishment of stated objectives.

Note: This is a grant‑funded position that may be extended or shortened based on availability of funds and/or work.

Core Responsibilities

Develops and coordinates life skills workshops and training to support young adults in enhancing skills to maintain stable housing and pursuit of postsecondary education.

Provides job readiness coaching and coordination with workforce development agencies, employers, apprenticeship programs and educational institutions.

Supports participants in understanding lease/rent obligations, utility management and housing related financial responsibilities.

Conducts intake and service assessments from a trauma‑informed perspective; refers participants to campus-based and/or other community resources as appropriate. Follows up and tracks service utilization.

Develops holistic safety plans in collaboration with youth experiencing domestic violence from a trauma‑informed perspective that prioritizes urgent needs and confidentiality.

Completes data entry into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for HUD compliance.

Collaborates effectively with program partners and Youth Action Council to develop and sustain supportive services for program participants.

Implements and manages changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

Provides task supervision for social work field students and/or peer advocates.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in a related field.
One (1) year of related work experience, including training, development and facilitation.
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related graduate coursework in progress.
Experience in a program supporting young adults with experiences of foster care and homelessness.
Experience developing and facilitating workshops, curricula and training for young adults focused on life skills, employment, financial literacy and/or independent living.
Experience with funded research projects.
Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence.
Experience with landlord navigation and local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Experience working in a state child welfare agency.
Bilingual, Spanish and English.
Related experience including training development and facilitation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Communication
Program Management Principles
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Problem Solving

Working Conditions

Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business‑related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

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Program Manager​/Life Skills Coordinator; Part-Time), Social Work Department, College Health

Program Manager/Life Skills Coordinator; Part-Time), Social Work Department, College Health