What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Specialist position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025273
Posting/Functional Title
Grant Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Grant Specialist
Location
Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos, Other - San Antonio, Killeen, Waco
Department
Veteran Upward Bound
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Grant
Monthly Salary
$3,333.33
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 social work, education, or related field.
- Experience with academic support programs, or Veteran services.
- Experience advising students on academics, financial aid, college, and career preparation.
- Experience in program development, event planning, or trip coordination.
- Effective writing and speaking skills.
- Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) and database management platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference for Veteran or family member familiar with military culture and processes.
- Experience with academic advising, college, and career preparation, and the college exploration/application process.
- Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.
Job Description
- This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
- Reports to the Director of the Veterans Upward Bound Program at Texas State University. The Grant Specialist promotes educational achievement and the pursuit of post- secondary education enrollment for program participants.
- Responsible for assisting the Coordinator and Director with the day-to-day management of all Project activities and required services.
- Recruits, and serves a caseload of Participants. Provides academic, college, career, financial aid advising, and other individual technical assistance to Participants to promote college enrollment, and degree attainment.
- The Specialist is also responsible for recruitment and monitoring progress toward the accomplishment of program objectives.
- Position located in San Marcos with frequent travel to the target areas (Waco, Killeen, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio)
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
Job Duties
- Assist with program recruitment. Service area includes San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Round Rock, Kileen, Waco and surrounding areas.
- Complete intake assessments and Needs Assessments annually for new and continuing participants.
- Assist with monitoring participant program progress towards program objectives.
- Provide military benefits, college admission and financial aid information. Ensure participants take appropriate steps toward college enrollment.
- Assist with tutoring service delivery.
- Provide college admission and financial aid process information.
- Assist with the documentation of services provided, tracking, and reporting.
- Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants.
- Monitor outcome objectives, collect data, and assist in preparing annual performance reports/other reports as assigned.
- Develop and maintain professional outreach networks within target area communities serving as a liaison and point of contact as needed.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to promote personal and professional growth.
- Conduct other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
- Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which they are listed in this job posting.
Job Open Date
02/03/2025
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 and cover letter to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
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 : $3,333
