Grant Specialist

San Marcos, TX

Posting Number: 2027042

Location:

Austin, Del Valle, Round Rock, San Marcos, Other
-I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Waco

Department:
Veteran Upward Bound

Recruitment Type:
Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,625.00

Job Category:
Exempt

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or related field;
• Experience with academic support programs, or Veteran services;
• Experience advising students on academics, financial aid,college and career preparation.
• Experience in program development, event planning, or trip coordination;
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) and database management platforms.

• Preference for Veteran or family member familiar with military culture and processes;
• Experience with academic advising, college, and career preparation, and the college exploration/application process.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.

Reports to the Director of the Veterans Upward Bound Program at Texas State University. The Grant Specialist assists with promoting educational achievement and the pursuit of post- secondary education enrollment for program participants.

Assists the Project Director and Project Coordinator with activities and services. Provides academic, college, career,financial aid advising, and other individual technical assistance to Participants to promote college enrollment, and degree attainment.

The Specialist is also responsible for assisting with recruitment and monitoring progress toward the accomplishment of program objectives.

Position located in San Marcos with frequent travel to the target areas (Waco, Killeen, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio). Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Assist with program recruitment.
• Assist with intake assessments and Needs Assessments for participants.
• Assist with monitoring participant program progress towards program objectives.
• Assist with tutoring service delivery.
• Provide college admission and financial aid process information.
• Assist with the documentation of services provided, tracking,and reporting.
• Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants.
• Participate in professional development opportunities topromote personal and professional growth.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which theyare listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date: 09/28/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Normal Work Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-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 theForm 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.

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful

Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way…