"Program Specialist or Program Coordinator-Safety and Risk Management"

Job Description

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14887

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university...

Salary Range: $40,300 - $50,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 02/27/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

Resume is required

Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Program Specialist coordinates and administers activities of assigned programs... This role serves as liaison with other programs and external parties...

Core Responsibilities (Program Specialist)

1. Manages the daily operations of the department front desk counter...
2. Assigns administrative phases of programs and projects...
3. Uses initiative and independent judgment...
4. Assists administrators in establishing and attaining departmental goals...
5. Coordinates the implementation of programs...
6. Creates and processes electronic documents...
7. Collects data from various sources...
8. Schedules and coordinates activities...
9. Interacts with university departments...
10. Develops and oversees the maintenance of office filing systems...
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities (Program Coordinator)

1. Manages the assigned phases of programs...
2. Proposes, evaluates and coordinates the implementation of programs.
3. Researches new program ideas...
4. Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities...
5. Ensures program needs are met...
6. Coordinates marketing and communication activities...
7. Evaluates program activities...
8. Maintains tracking and reporting systems...
9. Provides data and progress/status reporting...
10. Creates reports to reflect student progress...
11. Interacts with university departments...
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience.
• + At the discretion of the hiring department, additional education may substitute for experience on a one year for one year basis.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Planning & Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings...
• Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary...

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position will be filled at either the Program Specialist or Program Coordinator level, based on finalist qualifications and needs of the department.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check...