THECB - Program Specialist V (Student Success)

THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 .

General Description

Performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance work with culturally and economically diverse populations and constituencies in identifying, overseeing, and assessing initiatives and strategies designed to efficiently and effectively support persistence and completions for underprepared students. Coordinates and implements projects supporting the acceleration and success of learners underprepared for higher education. Works closely with faculty members and support staff, institutional administrators, departmental chairs and directors at institutions of higher education to identify and implement strategies and practices, including corequisite models that help achieve the goals of the state’s plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas. Work also includes communicating and collaborating with K12 partners in support of improving college readiness rates for students entering higher education directly from high school. Work is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Senior Director for Student Success.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates assigned projects, including grants, both programmatically and fiscally, to ensure all goals and outcomes are achieved as prescribed in the Requests for Proposal and contracts.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to institutions engaged in initiatives and projects supporting the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and college readiness.
• Tracks and analyzes assigned legislation and prepares legislative reports for submission to appropriate agency leadership, the Coordinating Board, and legislative offices.
• Maintains unit processes related to budget and communications and provides regular updates and recommendations to director and division leadership.
• Collaborates in the development, coordination, and implementation of projects and initiatives for underprepared students.
• Organizes events, including planning of, contracting for, and implementation of meetings.
• Regularly reviews work processes and procedures and makes recommendations to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Reviews data and research related to promising and best practices for college readiness, developmental education, and other related topics, and provides updates to the Coordinating Board staff, the Board, and other stakeholders.
• Develops Requests for Proposals/Applications, contracts, and Memorandums of Understanding, and other related documents for readiness and success projects.
• Represents the agency to a variety of audiences and in various formats in delivering oral and written presentations.
• Works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment as a team member with other members of the Division of Student Success, agency, and other state offices in achieving the goals and objectives of Building a Talent Strong Texas.
• Participates in staff, committee, advisory, and intra-agency meetings.
• Maintains the necessary level of work to carry out the position’s responsibilities by performing the job’s essential duties and functions, including attending work regularly and reliably.
• Applies appropriate Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act standards at all times.
• Assists in developing and updating program policies, rules, procedures, standards, documents, and manuals in accordance with established goals, rules, and statutes.
• Travels up to 20 percent of time, including overnight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time work experience in public or higher education, including:
• Experience working with one or more of the following programs: grant management, student success, and/or student support/outreach services.
• Master’s or other postsecondary graduate degree in higher education, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of required work experience.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree or other postsecondary graduate degree in higher education, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Additional years of experience coordinating student success or student support/outreach services.
• Teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher education.
  
  

Physical Requirements And/or Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;
• Frequent sitting;
• Frequently works under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
  
  

Workforce

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules; and work extended hours as necessary.
• Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.
• Travel occasionally for work assignments and training.
  
  

Application Requirements

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at https://www.highered.texas.gov/careers/ .

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes To Applicant

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:

• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
  
  

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.