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Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8116
Working TitleASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND (UTRGV EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentCollege Access & K-12 Partners
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
To assist the Director with the day-to-day operations of an assigned grant funded program or project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for assisting the Director in all phases of the assigned program or project.
Description of Duties
Assists in the supervision of the personnel and day-to-day activities of a program or project.
Coordinates the various activities of the program/project.
Assists with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring.
Develops and writes proposals for funding grants and assists others in proposal writing.
Develops long and short-term programs.
Represents program/project or department in official functions.
Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the programs mission and goals.
Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations.
Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in field related to program or project.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years experience in field related to program or project.
Applicant must be a current UTRGV Employee to be eligible for this position.
Preferred Experience
Applicant currently holds a comparable position at UTRGV .
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate With Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date03/17/2025
Grant Funded PositionYes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date08/31/2028
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
Social Security Number
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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
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 .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46289
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document