Program Specialist I Recruiting Focus - College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Job Title Program Specialist I Recruiting Focus
- College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Agency: Tarleton State University

Department: College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Stephenville, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Program Specialist I with Recruiting Focus in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco , along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville , where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Under general supervision, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Program Specialist I performs entry-level duties for the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and its departments, programs, and partnerships, and supports the expansion and visibility of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs while fostering ongoing student connections.

This is a full-time in-office position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas, and may require occasional travel to other campuses with COLFA staff to meet event and program needs. Work hours are Monday
- Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate, which may include occasional after-hours and weekends for event and program support. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

• 45% Planning and Implementation of Program Growth Initiatives (Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral):
  Plan and coordinate programs and services to expand awareness and enrollment in COLFA's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
• Coordinate and maintain the schedule of events provided by Enrollment Management to ensure college representation at high school visits, community colleges, college fairs, campus events, graduate expos, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and highlight distinguishing features of academic programs for COLFA Mar Com initiatives.
• Coordinate outreach plan in collaboration with the COLFA Mar Com partner.
• Coordinate and support direct contact activities for prospective and enrolled students to foster engagement and assist with enrollment processes.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports demonstrating the success of recruitment initiatives.
• 45% Planning and Monitoring of Student Persistence and Connection Initiatives:
  Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports showing enrollment and progression data and student persistence.
• Coordinate student connection initiatives within the college that support continued enrollment, and support student acclimation to the college environment and academic expectations.
• Support COLFA staff in outreach by contacting students who were previously enrolled but are not registered for the upcoming term.
• 10% Other Duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

No prior experience required.

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