"Grant Specialist"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Grant Specialist

Posting Number: 2026123

Location: San Marcos

Department: Student Support Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,625.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, communications, or related field
• Experience with academic support programs focused on student success.
• Experience assisting with programs, events, trips, and workshops for students.
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) and database management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in planning educational and/or cultural trips.
• 1 year experience with academic support programs focused on student success.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.

Job Description:
This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding. Reports to the Student Support Services Program Director (SSS) at Texas State University-San Marcos. The SSS Grant Specialist is a member of the SSS administrative team and promotes educational achievement retention, good standing, and graduation for program participants. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Job Duties:
Provide counseling/advising (e.g. academic, career, financial, personal) to students who meet program eligibility requirements. Determine student academic needs and develop individualized student success plans. Schedule monthly student meetings. Document student contact/progress. Assist with marketing, recruitment screening and selection activities. Advise the SSS Association/Peer Pals. Assist with record keeping, program evaluation and ongoing program improvement. Assist with trips and events for participants.

Additional Information to Applicants:
Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which they are listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date: 11/05/2025

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

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54948

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54948 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.