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Posting Information

Posting Number2025532

Posting/Functional TitleYouth School Safety Senior Specialist

University Pay Plan TitleSr Program Specialist

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentTexas School Safety Center

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$6,000-$6,667

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

+ Experience directing/leading project teams

+ Experience in implementing youth leadership programming for a minimum of 3 years

+ Experience working in public health, education, or a related field for a minimum of 3 years

+ Experience working with and training youth in 6th-12th grade

+ Experience delivering presentations to both youth and adult audiences

+ Experience managing and operating online training platforms

+ Experience using various social media platforms

+ Experience developing creative content for educational purposes

+ Experience in youth substance use prevention, teen mental health, and/or bullying prevention programming

+ Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, or a related field

+ Experience working with youth-led groups and/or youth empowerment programs

+ Experience working with middle school or high school-aged youth in a school setting

+ Demonstrated experience in managing programmatic budgets

+ Experience planning and coordinating in-person events and/or conferences

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 School Safety Senior Specialist will report directly to the Youth Initiatives Coordinator and is a part of the Youth and Community Initiatives Division within the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University.

The Senior Specialist will serve as the team lead for the Youth School Safety Program and will be known as the Youth School Safety Program Lead. This position will work closely with the Youth Initiatives Coordinator to advance programmatic work to support the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of the statewide Youth School Safety Program and its branded youth movement. This position requires the ability to multi-task, shift priorities, and work independently to move tasks forward.

This position performs functions such as serving as project lead, coordinating and scheduling events, assigning tasks, managing the work of others as well as serving as programmatic liaison and contact. This position DOES NOT directly supervise others.

This position allows for considerable latitude for independent judgement, initiative, and action within the program.

Job Duties

+ Collaborate with Center Program staff to implement the Youth School Safety Program

+ Provide regular updates to Youth Initiatives Coordinator regarding program progress, recommendations, challenges, opportunities for collaboration, etc.

+ Develop and design creative content aimed at educating youth and adults in engaging youth in school safety initiatives for various resources including presentations, facilitator guides, toolkits, infographics, webinars, training modules, etc.

+ Deliver and present creative content through various settings including Teams, Zoom, face to face, and podcasts

+ Manage the Youth School Safety Program webpages. Work closely with the technology staff and web designers on layout, web content, and design for online trainings including online training modules.

+ Promote various statewide and national events and awareness efforts focused on youth drug use prevention, teen mental health, violence prevention, preparedness, and other school safety topics

+ Plan, develop and implement the virtual youth summit to include content development, marketing, communication, managing registration, preparing Teen Ambassadors for filming

+ Oversee the statewide youth leadership advisory group, the Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors, facilitating and ensuring participation and input for the branded movement

+ Oversee the development and implementation of the statewide branded kit program to include marketing, communication, and ensuring participating groups report on projects/events implemented

+ Oversee development and implementation of the branded program’s social media platforms

+ Travel to remote locations to oversee and coordinate youth school safety events and training

+ Serve as program’s point of contact for various stakeholders and members who are a part of the branded movement

+ Maintain knowledge and expertise regarding youth leadership and best practices for engaging youth in school safety

+ Attend and staff other in person training events hosted by the Youth & Community Initiatives Division

+ Manage tasks and work assignments effectively and maintain control over all responsibilities to ensure deadlines are successfully met within required timelines

+ Prepare program summary reports as requested

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants

8:00 am to 5:00 pm (additional hours/some evenings and weekends and overnight travel as necessary) 10-15% overnight travel required.

Job Open Date06/09/2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53076

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