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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8261

Working TitlePROGRAM SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentCollege of Sciences / School of Earth Environmental and Marine Sciences

FTE1

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide support in the operation and coordination of the UTRGV Agroecology Program and Hub of Prosperity Farm.

Description of Duties

+ Coordinates program activities at UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm and Agroecology Research Garden to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.

+ Supervises assigned day-to-day activities and personnel of the Agroecology Program including outdoor farm maintenance activities.

+ Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration, coordinates program activities including the weekly farmers market and other outreach events.

+ Performs on-site reviews and reports activities and resolutions of project operating issues with project staff. ·

+ May represent department in official functions. ·

+ Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts. ·

+ Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals.

+ Reviews records and reports of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective; recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required to redirect activities and ensure that objective is attained.

+ Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations.

+ May participate in preparing grant proposals to state and federal agencies and private foundations.

+ May conduct training or instruction in an outdoor or classroom setting.

+ Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goals and objective of the program.

+ Assists in preparing reports, proposals, manuals, and other documentation as required for the program.

+ Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.

+ Operates various farm equipment and machinery including power hand tools, weed eaters, lawnmowers, and tractors and Research field equipment, irrigation systems in an outdoor environment that may require proper on-site training from areas such as Environmental Health and Safety & Risk Management or Facilities Trades department.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Biology or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

+ One (1) year of agricultural or outdoor work experience or experience in the appropriate field of the program,or

+ Three (3) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit,or

+ Five (5) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Farm equipment such as hand tools (shovels, hoes, broadfork, Earthway seeder), power tools (drill, table saw, jigsaw), wheelbarrow, irrigation systems, weedeater, lawnmower, BCS walk-behind tractor, and a John Deere 3038e tractor. Field research equipment such as soil probes, data loggers, and sensors. Specialized equipment may require on-site training from Environmental Health & Safety or Facilities Trades Department.

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is typically conducted in an outside environment with some indoor office work. Some travel and weekend work are required. Ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, meetings, or on-site demonstrations is preferred. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for basic outdoor farm maintenance tasks. Must be able to work outside under hot and humid conditions. Must be able to move between buildings, offices and classrooms. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities. Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryEntry Level: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date05/14/2025

Grant Funded PositionYes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date10/31/2025

Posting Detail Information

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 its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

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 VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47063

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have experience with grant management or accounting?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document