PROGRAM COORDINATOR

To assist in the operation of a program or multiple projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the program, including budget recommendations, program selection, staff supervision, recommendations for future planning, and innovation.

Description of Duties

• Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities and personnel of the assigned program.
• Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple projects or programs.
• Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.
• Assists others in writing and developing proposals for funding grants.
• Coordinates the various activities of the program.
• Coordinates long and short term programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the program.
• Represents department in official functions.
• Reviews program records and reports of activities and recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.
• Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts.
• May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals.
• 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 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.
• 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 01/09/2025 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date