What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM COORDINATOR position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Brownsville, Texas
Department
Title IX & Equal Opportunity
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
To assist in the operation of a program or multiple projects within the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity, exercising independent judgment and authority as required to achieve departmental goals. Responsible for all phases of the intake and training program, including budget recommendations, program selection, staff supervision, recommendations for future planning, and innovation.
Description of Duties
- Coordinates with the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity in the review, tracking, and handling of incoming departmental reports.
- Manages the intake record-keeping process.
- Reviews incoming reports, identifies reported concerns in accordance with policy standards, and tracks and logs data on multiple online platforms.
- Provides wellness resources and explains policy standards to reporters and individuals in need of services.
- Coordinates the departmental intake and training program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with established departmental objectives.
- Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities and personnel of the assigned intake and training program.
- Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple awareness, education, outreach, and intake projects or programs designed to inform students, faculty, and staff of policies and resources available through the department.
- Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the intake and training program.
- Assists others in writing and developing proposals for funding grants.
- Coordinates program activities and supports the implementation of the intake and training initiatives.
- Coordinates long- and short-term training programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the training program.
- Represents the department at official functions.
- Reviews program records and reports of activities and recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.
- Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts related to departmental procedures and policies.
- May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs.
- Attends meetings, conferences, seminars, and outreach events related to the program’s mission and goals; represents the department at tabling events.
- Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations.
- Provides appropriate reports as required for the project or program.
- Provides ongoing staff development, on-site demonstrations, and field-based experiences related to the project or program.
- Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding program policies and procedures.
- Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
- May coordinate and oversee tutorial, counseling, teaching, and/or training activities of the program.
- Manages departmental website content and collaborates with IT to address online accessibility needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
- Three (3) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
- One (1) year of the required experience with a Master’s degree, or
- Five (5) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
- Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
As specified for the particular job.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal office or classroom or outside environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Particular project or program may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, meetings, or on site demonstrations. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for retrieving/maintaining files and for setting up multimedia equipment. Must be able to move between buildings, offices and classrooms. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability. Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
07/22/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $41,458 - $56,382