What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Specialist - Youth Initiatives Specialist position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025284
Posting/Functional Title
Grant Specialist - Youth Initiatives Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Program Specialist
Location
San Marcos
Department
Texas School Safety Center
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$4,400 - $5,000
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with middle school and high school-aged youth in a professional setting.
- Demonstrated experience in youth and adult training methodologies and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in youth substance use prevention, teen mental health, and/or bullying prevention programming.
- Demonstrated experience developing educational materials such as guides, flyers, infographics, and toolkits.
- Demonstrated ability to write and generate reports requiring a high attention to detail and organization.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing.
- Experience managing and operating online training platforms including Zoom webinar and Zoom meeting.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience working with youth-led groups and/or youth empowerment programs.
- Experience working with middle school and high school-aged youth in a school setting.
- Experience using popular social media tools such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Job Description
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. As a result, Texas has become a national leader in school safety practices and is relied upon for assistance and guidance from jurisdictions throughout the nation.
The Youth Initiatives Specialist will work closely with the Youth Initiatives Program Manager to implement the Texas School Safety Center’s statewide youth initiatives programming to ensure school and community-based safety interventions are specifically aimed at engaging 6th-12th grade youth in all aspects and phases of school safety and preparedness. Duties include developing youth-friendly resources, training, and educational materials regarding school safety topics 1) youth substance use prevention, 2) teen mental health, 3) campus safety.
This position will have the opportunity to research, develop, and deliver training curriculum and presentations (to be delivered in person, online, or through an online training module), technical assistance, and guidelines for best practices, and other resources focused specifically on engaging youth in school safety, mental health awareness, tobacco and other substance use prevention. The position will require the development of these resources to be tailored for youth, educators, administrators, additional school personnel, and parent and community-based organizations.
Responsibilities also include managing the Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors youth advisory board and 1) develop and/or provide leadership and advocacy trainings, 2) host monthly meetings to provide guidance and technical assistance for service agreement completion and program objectives, 3) serve as a mentor to empower ambassadors to educate youth and adults about the importance of engaging young people in school safety.
Job Duties
- Research and content development for online and in-person trainings for both youth and adult audiences.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of trainings (virtual and/or in- person) including agendas, activities, resources, and training materials.
- Deliver various trainings and presentations online and in person for both youth and adult audiences. Online platforms include but are not limited to Zoom and Teams.
- Assist Program Manager in the marketing, communication, agenda development, recruitment plan, scheduling of presenters, and assessments of online and in-person trainings
- Oversee the statewide Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors youth advisory board providing ongoing avenues for communication, leadership training, and technical assistance.
- Manage and maintain the TxSSC youth initiatives webpages. Work closely with the technology staff and web designers on layout, web content, and design for online trainings including online training modules.
- Assist in the development of youth-friendly school safety kits to address youth substance use, teen mental health, and campus safety.
- Oversee the assembly and distribution of school safety kits. (Oversight includes kit assembly, kit mail-out/distribution, organizing and preparing materials and supplies, lifting items, boxes and equipment up to 20 pounds, and standing for long periods of time).
- Assist in the management of the youth initiatives social media platforms to include (but is not limited to) content creation and scheduling posts.
- Compile program reports. Reports are required monthly, quarterly, annually, and upon request by Program Manager.
- Manage tasks and work assignments effectively and maintain control over all responsibilities to ensure deadlines are successfully met within required timelines.
- Maintain knowledge and expertise on engaging youth in school safety topics including mental health and substance use prevention as well as youth-adult partnerships.
- Assist Program Manager and Associate Director in performing other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
- Occasional overnight travel – 10% to 15% of the time
- Required to work hours other than 8:00–5:00 as necessary, including occasional weekends
- Applicants selected for an interview will be required to bring a writing sample of an educational resource and/or communications material that they created
Job Open Date
02/07/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
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.
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 training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- 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, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $4,400 - $5,000
