DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Posting Number: SRGV5216
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
To manage the operation of the Texas School Ready Comprehensive project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the assigned program or project.

Description of Duties:
• Supervises the personnel and day to day activities of a program or project.
• Coordinates the various activities of the program / project.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors program/project budget.
• Investigates grant opportunities and drafts proposals and applications.
• Develops long and short term programs.
• Represents program/project in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goal.
• Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• Collaborate with CLI staff to ensure implementation of project components.
• Facilitate communication between CLI and the lead agent designee.
• Serve as a liaison between CLI and partnerships by facilitating and planning negotiations among site participants, conducting problem-solving efforts and monitoring the progress of the project.
• May perform other duties as assigned



Supervision Received:
General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field.

Preferred Education:
Masters degree in field related to program or project.

Licenses/Certifications:
None.

Required Experience:
Five (5) years experience in field related to program or project such as teaching infants, toddlers, pre-K, or K-1st or experience training or coaching adults and one (1) year supervisory experience.
Knowledge of research based pre-kindergarten curriculum and instructional strategies, pre-school literacy screening and progress monitoring. Knowledge of Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, Head Start Child Outcomes, and Child Licensing standards.



Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs 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.

Other:
Must 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 Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 07/26/2021
Grant Funded Position: Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date: 07/31/2023

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non discrimination in it’s education programs and activities, including employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear 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 Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please 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 Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/29315





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