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Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV4069Working TitleASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERAN'S UPWARD BOUNDNumber of Vacancies1LocationBrownsville, TexasDepartmentCollege Access Outreach ProgramsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo assist the Director with the day to day operation of the Veteran’s Upward Bound program, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for assisting the Director in all phases of the Veteran’s Upward Bound program.Description of Duties Assist the director with the enforcement of federal, state and Veteran codes regulations, policies and procedures. Develops short-term and long-term program goals. Advises pre-college low-income-first-generation student Veterans on post- secondary education. Assists with the personnel management, including recruiting, selection, training and evaluating of employees. Develops and coordinates seminars, workshops and social/cultural activities needed for the program. Works with traditionally underrepresented populations, preferably veterans. Assists with budgetary responsibilities for the assigned program. Develops and writes proposals for funding grants and assists others in proposal writing. Represents department in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the programs mission and goals. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. Performs other duties as required.Supervision ReceivedGeneral direction from the assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenSupervises assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Administration or related field.Preferred EducationMasters degree in field related to program or project.Licenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceThree (3) years experience in field related to program or project.Preferred ExperienceExperience obtained working with Veterans Upward Bound programs. Analytical experience obtained while working with analyzing large volumes of data in excel or other related database management systems.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office conditions. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. Must be able to travel to local sites for workshops, seminars, and presentations.OtherMust have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Normally usual office environment; particular program or project may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, or meetings. May be required to be available for evening and weekend special events.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date08/19/2019Grant Funded PositionYesIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date08/31/2022Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementUTRGVis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status.UTRGVtakes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear 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 BirthGenderEthnicity/RacePlease 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 InformationUTRGVis a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.AllUTRGVemployees 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 Chief Human Resources Officer.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/22247Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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