Posting Number: SRGV9110
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Department: Math and Science Academy
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of Job:
To assist in the operation of a program or multiple projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required dedicated to working with High School students in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement, Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning, and several UTRGV faculty in identifying research opportunities, local scholarship opportunities, and community partnerships.
Description of Duties:
- Responsible for coordinating and supporting student Clubs and Organizations (NHS and Student Council) and assisting with events which include, but are not limited to Information Sessions, New Student Immersion, Summer Bridge, Orientations, Graduation, monthly student seminars/workshops, campus instructional activities, student socio/emotional activities, student wellness activities.
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:
Experience working with High School Students
Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.
Preferred: Video Conferencing Equipment, Digital Camera and Videography Devices, Presentation Tools
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: 08/20/2026
Grant Funded Position: No
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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
*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 .
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52500 je-9ad5f8ea7a1e4992a9ae8a9c1f17a8e7
