"Program Specialist"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Program Specialist

Posting Number: 2026134

Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Social Work

Recruitment Type: University-Wide Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,901 - $4,876

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of related experience
• Experience with academic advising and academic degree programs
• Current Texas State University employee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling, or field related to social work
• Experience with academic advising, professional advising, and mentoring of post-bachelor’s students.
• Familiarity with social work degree requirements and accreditation standards for the School of Social Work (e.g., CSWE)
• Familiarity and experience with student data software and systems used at Texas State University (e.g., Canvas, Banner, DegreeWorks)
• Experience with website creation, maintenance, and editing

Job Description:

The Program Specialist in the School of Social Work supports students (especially graduate students) through academic advising, professional development, and student engagement. This role ensures students receive the academic guidance for resources needed to complete their degree requirements. The Program Specialist collaborates with faculty and staff to improve student retention, assist in course scheduling, streamline advising services, and enhance the overall education experience.

Job Duties:

• Provide academic advising and degree planning for students, especially graduate students
• Monitor academic progress, probation, and graduation milestones
• Assist with student recruitment, admissions, and orientation
• Create academic plans (e.g., for those off-sequence, financial aid appeals)
• Maintain accurate advising records and degree audits
• Track student data for reporting and accreditation (e.g., CSWE)
• Support course scheduling, registration, and overrides for the school
• Manage advising tools including Canvas sites, student databases, and handbooks
• Participate in committees and collaborate across departments
• Maintain the website for the School of Social Work
• Support the mission of the School of Social Work

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 11/13/2025

Job Close Date: 12/16/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

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/54457

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54457 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.