Program Specialist I
Job Title
Program Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Dept, Fine & Performing Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
$17.54 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry-level specialist duties for a department, college, or division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating,
and monitoring programs and services.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates departmental events and activities, including
concerts, recitals, auditions, exhibitions, lectures, and special
programs.
- Assists with scheduling facilities and managing ongoing
schedule changes related to departmental programming.
- Coordinates guest artist logistics and works with university
offices to facilitate contracts, agreements, and related
documentation.
- Works with university offices and external organizations to
support scheduling, contracts, approvals, purchasing, event
logistics, and other administrative processes with minimal
supervision.
- Supports departmental communications and promotional efforts in
collaboration with University Public Relations, including event
announcements, programs, posters, website updates and social media
content.
- Serves as a point of contact for faculty, students, staff, and
external partners regarding departmental events and
activities.
- Maintains records, manages and monitors multiple projects,
deadlines, and approvals to ensure timely completion of assigned
tasks.
- Attends meetings and conferences to departmental
initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in related field such as
Arts Administration, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a
closely related discipline.
- Experience - No prior experience required.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience - One year of administrative, event coordination,
customer service, office support, or related experience.
- Supporting academic programs, events, or arts-related
operations in a higher education or arts organization
setting.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to:
- Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service
skills.
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound
judgment.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of event coordination, scheduling processes, contract
administration, and marketing and promotional workflows.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities, deadlines, and
administrative processes simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, and
external partners.
- Adapt to frequent schedule changes while maintaining attention
to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to support event promotion through social media and
other communication channels.
Licensing / Professional Certification - None
Physical Requirements - General office environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements
- Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
Salary: $17.54/hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 3 -5 professional references and their full contact
information
- Unofficial transcripts
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Program-Specialist-I_R-096454-1
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